Would I like to live with a tube connected to me?
Whether feeding or breathing, a problem I can see
If it is temporary and, I can be me again soon
Then it is okay and you and I are in tune
But if it will be for life, then no life it would be
No longer able to do the things I like, no longer would be me
If I could still fish and hunt and watch my kids grow
If I cannot, then a tube is not the way to go
Gather round and tell me bye and know that I love you
Wife and kids and family and friends, I know there are a few
Let me go because the quality is more important than the life itself
Find my last good picture, remember me upon the shelf.
Cremate me and scatter my ashes around my favorite fishing hole
My memorial in the ground could be a fishing pole
With a sign that reads, scattered here a husband, dad and a fisherman
Know that these are my wishes, now you have a plan
Do it once and don’t come back unless it is to fish
Remember me when having fun, it is my only wish