Lyrics

[INTRO]
Oh, he was born in Dewar town,
July 8, '32, we gather 'round,
His heart of gold, a smile so bright,
Bernie Musch, you gave us light.

[VERSE 1]
In the summer sun, he turned 92,
With friends at the center, laughter flew,
Playing cards all day, like they used to,
Honesty in every deal, he always came through.

[CHORUS]
Oh Bernie, we’ll sing your praise,
In our hearts, your memory stays,
From the riverbanks to the dance floor lights,
You brought joy to our days and nights.

[VERSE 2]
Two car lots shining in Waterloo’s glow,
With every handshake, he stole the show,
A family man with love so true,
From the Mississippi sands, he taught us too.

[CHORUS]
Oh Bernie, we’ll sing your praise,
In our hearts, your memory stays,
From the riverbanks to the dance floor lights,
You brought joy to our days and nights.

[BRIDGE]
And though the years have passed so fast,
The laughter and love they always last,
With Linda, Connie, and Terrie by your side,
In the hearts of your children, you abide.

[VERSE 3]
Eleven grandkids, they carry your name,
Twenty-seven greats, each one the same,
Four great greats, the legacy is strong,
In every sweet breeze, we’ll hear your song.

[CHORUS]
Oh Bernie, we’ll sing your praise,
In our hearts, your memory stays,
From the riverbanks to the dance floor lights,
You brought joy to our days and nights.

[HOOK]
Goodbye for now, dear friend so true,
We’ll keep dancing and singing for you.
The laughter lives on, the love’s not gone,
In every story shared, we'll sing your song.

[OUTRO]
So here’s to Bernie, forever in our hearts,
In every ending, a beautiful start,
From Dewar to Indianola, you took your flight,
But you’ll shine through us, like stars in the night.