One in a Million (For John)
Verse 1
One in a million, we all used to say,
But you proved it true in your own special way.
The life and the soul, with a laugh so bright,
You lit up the room like coloured lights.
You’d give your last penny, no questions, no pride,
A shelter, a friend, with arms open wide.
Protector of hearts, and the weak you’d defend,
A rare kind of soul, a true kind of friend.
Chorus
Oh John, we laughed till the tears filled our eyes,
Your spirit still dances where the music flies.
Taken too soon, but your love carries on,
In every story, in every song.
We love you, John.
Verse 2
With Fourcast playing, your soul found a tune,
Though singing was never the gift you’d choose.
If something could break in your hands, it might,
But the laughter that followed made wrongs feel right.
Son of Betty and Terry, but brother to all,
You stood by our sides, you answered the call.
With Julie, your love was steady and true,
Her heart still beats stronger because of you.
Chorus
Oh John, we laughed till the tears filled our eyes,
Your spirit still dances where the music flies.
Taken too soon, but your love carries on,
In every story, in every song.
We love you, John.
Bridge
Helicopters, snooker, the pub quiz nights,
Jet skis, the caravans, motorbike rides.
A kind soul in July, with a heart of gold,
The stories you left us will never grow old.
Final Chorus
Oh John, we laughed till the tears filled our eyes,
Your spirit still dances where the music flies.
Taken too soon, but your love carries on,
In every story, in every song.
Forever our brother, forever our one—
We love you, John.
Phil Staniforth
30/09/2025