Ed Newberg The Old Pilot lyrics

Ed Newberg
Miscellaneous
The Old Pilot
Hold me until I die, friend,
Hold me until I die.
As his airplane lay burning the Old pilot sighed,
Just hold me until I die.
I've lived a wonderful life, friend,
So please, please don't you cry.
The Old Pilot leaned back and looked to the sky,
Just hold me until I die.

She hid a tear as she held him,
And smiled when she looked in his.
Now don't be foolish, I won't let you die.

Be quite and you'll be fine.
As the burning flames dwindled and smoldered away,
On the Old Pilot's faithfull old bird.
Just like a good soldier, he did obey
and never again spoke a word.

Instrumental

Hold me until I die, friend,
Hold me until I die.
Sometimes she whispers and looks to the sky.
"Just hold me until I die."