Candle In The Wind (1997)

This song was originally composed for Norma Jean (Marilyn Monroe) during her funeral. It was composed by the great Elton John, who was also a good friend of the Princess. He just altered a few words and it became a tribute to her during the funeral service. 


Goodbye England's rose; 
may you ever grow in our hearts. 
You were the grace that placed itself 
where lives were torn apart. 
You called out to our country, 
and you whispered to those in pain. 
Now you belong to heaven, 
and the stars spell out your name.

And it seems to me you lived your life 
like a candle in the wind: 
never fading with the sunset 
when the rain set in. 
And your footsteps will always fall here, 
among England's greenest hills; 
your candle's burned out long before 
your legend ever will.

Loveliness we've lost; 
these empty days without your smile. 
This torch we'll always carry 
for our nation's golden child. 
And even though we try, 
the truth brings us to tears; 
all our words cannot express 
the joy you brought us through the years.

Goodbye England's rose, 
from a country lost without your soul, 
who'll miss the wings of your compassion 
more than you'll ever know.