my friend is passing slowly and i an trying to find a good song to play at the funeral any ideas
2006-08-09 23:04:06 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
You might try this website -- http://www.sing365.com/ -- where you can type in the lyrics that you might find fitting for your friends memory...it's pretty awesome. I have enclosed a couple lyrics that I think are beautiful, but I don't know what your friend is like. I am sorry for your loss. Take care.
2006-08-09 23:30:42 · answer #1 · answered by magnamamma 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
into the west- Annie Lennox
Very beautiful song used in the lord of the rings triology return of the king. It was written by a 17yr old who died of lukema, it was his thoughts on death and passing.srry to here about your friend God bless
Lay down
Your sweet and weary head
The night is falling
You have come to journey's end
Sleep now
And dream of the ones who came before
They are calling
From across the distant shore
Why do you weep?
What are these tears upon your face?
Soon you will see
All of your fears will pass away
Safe in my arms
You're only sleeping
What can you see
On the horizon?
Why do the white gulls call?
Across the sea
A pale moon rises
The ships have come to carry you home
And all will turn
To silver glass
A light on the water
All Souls pass
Hope fades
Into the world of night
Through shadows falling
Out of memory and time
Don't say
We have come now to the end
White shores are calling
You and I will meet again
And you'll be here in my arms
Just sleeping
And all will turn
To silver glass
A light on the water
Grey ships pass
Into the West
2006-08-10 07:24:39 · answer #2 · answered by Im_a_ gummie_Bear 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm truly sorry to hear that...
My friend organised for a singer to perform Andrea Boccelli's The Prayer. It was really beautiful, but if its not appropriate for your friend maybe My Immortal, Evanesence or If Tomorrow Never Comes, Ronan Keating.
2006-08-10 06:15:16 · answer #3 · answered by ANA83 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Again, it depends on musical preference of your friend. One I particularily like to hear at funerals is "time of my life" from Green Day, another one would be "My Way" from Frank Sinatra or from another artist.
2006-08-10 10:43:09 · answer #4 · answered by ShellyLFD 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With arms wide open by Creed
Bridge over troubled water Simon and Garfunkel
2006-08-10 08:11:13 · answer #5 · answered by sticky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I plan to have Pink Floyd's "Learning to fly" played at my funeral - just not for a long time, hopefully.
2006-08-10 06:11:13 · answer #6 · answered by dryheatdave 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a fellow organist, here's the rule of thumb:
1.) what was his style of music---peace in the valley by elvis presley or green green grass of home by tom jones
2.) what are the family's wishes---amazing grace or the the night they drove ol' dixie down by joan biaz
3.) what was his "favorite holiday" --- like christmas or halloween?
4.) and maybe he's a naturalist---chirping birds and running streams....my best.
2006-08-10 06:15:31 · answer #7 · answered by masterwitchphd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im sorry to hear that
This sort of thing depends on preference
Pink Floyd's "Wish you were here"
Jimmy Eat World "Here you me"
Beatles "Let it be"
U2 "One"
Simon and Garfunkel "Bridge over troubled water"
Snow Patrol "Run"
Hope this helps
2006-08-10 11:29:37 · answer #8 · answered by smiling 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"You Can Still Be Free" By Savage Garden. It has a deep meaning to it. It's a real tearjerker. I'm so sorry for your loss. :-(
2006-08-12 01:33:12 · answer #9 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are a male Go Rest High.by VINCE GILL> sorry for your lost.
2006-08-10 06:22:52 · answer #10 · answered by grayladygranny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋