I remember Charlie

I remember Charlie
I thought he was so cool
he was the only friend I had
back in high school
he'd help me with my problems
when I was feeling bad
Charlie was the brother
I didn't know I had

Charlie taught me Kerouac
and catcher in the rye
he said his favorite Beatles' song
was Lucy in the sky
he taught me to jump up and down
but not for healthy needs
but for getting your heart beating fast
when you're smoking weed

          I remember Charlie
          I remember Charlie

Charlie talked about his girlfriend
and how they had their fun
and how someday in the future
I would find someone
he'd say you just be patient
and keep on working hard
remember there's a world for you
beyond your parents' yard

          I remember Charlie
          I remember Charlie

Charlie said 
this may be your only life
don't let it go to waste
he was so smart
I wish I could have
met him face to face
I only really knew him
as a voice caring and kind
from that place people call
when you're talking suicide

          I remember Charlie

           I remember Charlie


I remember Charlie
I thought he was so cool
he was the only friend I had
back in high school