Silk and satin, carriage waiting
Stained glass eyes anticipating
What my soul is celebrating
As I watch the colors fade away
Thinking 'bout the morning sun, and
All the things I could have done, and
All the love I could have won, and
All the words I would have liked to say

Light a candle for me, mama
Make the world a little brighter, yeah
Light a candle for me, mama
Don't cry for me
Oh, the time was never wasted
Though the wine was never tasted
And when I came face to face
I took my life and placed it in my hand

Someone deep inside of me
The spirit that has guided me
The passions, that in spite of me
I'd like to think I'd do it all again
Light a candle for me, mama
Make the world a little brighter, yeah