There comes a time in everyone's life
When you lose someone you love
They're here today
But gone tomorrow
To a better place above
And when I think
Of times we shared
Oh those childhood memories
But now you're gone
And the songs live on
And now it's time to carry on

Ronnie can you hear me (Yes you know)
You know your fans still cry out loud
You're a Southern Man with Southern pride
I know your songs will never die

So many times when I think about you
Oh how I wish you were here today
Just to hear you sing your songs
Standin' up there center stage

Ronnie can you hear me (Yes you know)
You know your fans still cry out loud
You're a Southern Man with Southern pride
I know your songs will never die

(may you rest in peace)

Ronnie you're a hero (Yes you know)
You were a legend in your own time
A Southern Star in the Southern Sky
I know your songs will never die

I remember the day
When we got the news
That the plane had gone down
Lives were lost
But the Simple Man
Now his songs will carry on

Ronnie can you hear me (Yes you know)
You know your fans still cry out loud
You're a Southern Man with Southern pride
I know your songs will never die

Ronnie you're a hero (Yes you know)
You were a legend in your own time
A Southern Star in the Southern Sky
I know your songs will never die