You told me there were alligators in your closet Giant razor tooth beasts Because I couldn't keep my back straight and my legs still Restless little girl relentlessly you tapped my right shoulder. I marked my place on your window shelf a music box for every year you lifted me through failure. I have been a nervous waste since before my hands could reach a 7th chord you stretched me out laid me flat week by week filled my weaknesses with stumbled melodies... I never tried hard enough for you.
When I knew you were on your last bed I played Solfeggietto for the first time in 2 years But I couldn't drown my fear to go see you.
I didn't say goodbye and I haven't played. You were a dream an angel Ann if I believed in God. But I hope you're in heaven from the pits of my fingertips I hope you're in heaven.
Ten years you coached my hands into harmonies across your own keys I never said goodbye. Ann, I never said goodbye.
For my piano instructor. The granny I never had. I know you forgive me.