This world is big and so-awake
I stayed up late to hear your voice
This light is here to keep you warm
This song is here to keep you strong

I made a list of things to say
But all I really want to say
All I really want to say is
Hold her and keep him strong
While I'm away from here
Hold her and keep her strong
While I'm away from here

I've seen the world and so-awake
And stay up late to hear me sing
Just hold her
I've seen the world and so-awake
And stay up late to hear me sing
Just hold him
Hold her and keep her strong
While I'm away from here
Hold him and keep him strong
While I'm away from here

Bill says it's impossible to play that drum part. Not that it's hard, just that it's so bad it's impossible to play perfectly all the way through. It's one thing to make a mistake like that, but it's another to do it on purpose for four minutes.
Peter Buck

Quotes collected from 'R.E.M. - In Their Own Words' by Peter Hogan

Lyrics are based on fans interpretations and are not official.

All R.E.M. originals written by Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Michael Stipe.

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By Doug This is by far my favorite R.E.M. song. In fact, I plan on including this song to played in my funeral as the last song - either performed by organ/piano/vocal or from the CD as my casket leaves the sanctuary. Can any one help me locate the sheet music (piano/guitar/vocal)?

Kevin Larios

By Kevin Larios For me is the best REM song. It is simple, but great.

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