From the recording The Voice Of These Mountains
Lyrics
Above And Beyond (Tim’s Song)
Roy Hurd 3/31/2020
His hearts as big as Texas
It’s as soft as Tennessee
Keeps his loving arms wide open
From sea to shining sea
His time with you is not tethered to
The ticking of the clock
He will put his best foot forward
Even on his final walk
Chorus:
He’s the kind of friend that’s always
there to catch you when you fall
Standing right beside you when your
backs against the wall
Forever in your corner there to
answer when you call
Let truth be told long after he’s gone
He loved above and beyond
It takes so much more than courage
To bravely make a stand
It’s a constant search for beauty
Once you’ve held it in your hands
Only he can bring me to tears
With a smile on my face
If there were more like him this world
Would be a better place
Repeat Chorus X2:
Let truth be told long after he’s gone
Above and beyond
His hearts as big as Texas
It’s as soft as Tennessee
Above And Beyond (Tim’s Song):
I wrote this song for my awesome friend and brother Tim Hartnett just before he passed away.
Tim loved the song and asked if I would perform it at his Celebration of Life Ceremony. I have retired from live performance but my boots will hit the stage on that day to honor Tim and the true gift his friendship was/is to me.