I took the supermarket flowers from the windowsill
I threw the day-old tea from the cup
Packed up the photo album Matthew had made
Memories of a life that’s been loved

Took the « Get Well Soon » cards and stuffed animals
Poured the old ginger beer down the sink
Dad always told me, « Don’t you cry when you’re down »
But, mom, there’s a tear every time that I blink

Oh, I’m in pieces. It’s tearing me up but I know
A heart that’s broke is a heart that’s been loved

So, I’ll sing Hallelujah
You were an angel in the shape of my mum
When I fell down you’d be there holding me up
Spread your wings as you go
And when God takes you back
He’ll say, « Hallelujah, you’re home »

I fluffed the pillows, made the beds, stacked the chairs up
Folded your nightgowns neatly in a case
John said he’d drive, then put his hand on my cheek
And wiped a tear from the side of my face

And I hope that I see the world as you did ’cause I know
A life with love is a life that’s been lived

So, I’ll sing Hallelujah
You were an angel in the shape of my mum
When I fell down you’d be there holding me up
Spread your wings as you go, when God takes you back
He’ll say, « Hallelujah, you’re home »

Hallelujah
You were an angel in the shape of my mum
You got to see the person I have become
Spread your wings and I know
That when God took you back, he said, « Hallelujah, you’re home »