LYRIC FOR SALE

By Marie Keightley Mellor

Verse 1
In any one lifetime legends are few
So sad so many die young
So much more music still left within
So many more songs to be sung
Way up in Nine Mile, St Ann, Jamaica
To Ciddie, a legend was born
How could she know what fate would behold him?
Between two worlds he’d be torn
So much he gave, his soul, his music
So hard to stay did he try
Although he’s passed his soul is still with you
Legends like Nesta never die

Pre-chorus

So if you’re ever in the heart of the mountains of Jamaica
And the sugar cane is swaying while the weather is so calm
If you hear a mellow voice singing sweetly all around you
And hear a guitar riff echo softly through the palm

Chorus
If you feel somebody beside you
Don’t be afraid
It’s only the spirit of Nesta
If you feel a hand reach out to guide you
Don’t be afraid
It’s only the Spirit of Nesta
No no no don’t be afraid
It’s only the spirit of Nesta

Verse 2 Builds up
So sensitive so spiritual,
His destiny he’d see
Knowing Jah would call him soon
And set his spirit free
Like a buffalo soldier, mighty warrior
With faith in Rastafari
Never feel troubled, never feel pain
At peace in the arms of Jah lie
The spirit of Nesta will always be
A sweet song straight from the heart
If it’s true what they say, ‘all the world’s a stage’
Strong again, Bob Marley- you - played - your - part
Legends like Nesta never die.


Coda - and Jamaica! Africa!