I'm singing songs so loud
they can probably hear me at the house
out of tune, with no rhythm
only to express the joy in my heart
that grew there when I realized
my freedom of choice.
I sing songs so loud
so someone will remember me someday
and they'll whistle along
helping keep tempo
and letting my joy, my choice
permeate the flesh of anyone who hears it
and through me they'll choose freedom
and we'll all help each other
remember the words
existing through the bass lines
holding up the verses
expressing a melody, a harmony
and documenting the sharps and flats.