“Little Sister Superstar”

Remember when we stayed up late
Talking until the sun rose?
We shared our hopes and dreams
Together we planned out our lives
Whatever we faced, we weren’t alone
’Cause we always had each other
And if by chance I’d start to fall
I knew you’d be my cover
Please don’t worry if you fall, too
I’d catch you just the same
Together we’d weather the storm
Bring the sunshine to end the rain

  My little sister superstar, you shined and faded fast
  Why did you have to say goodbye, and leave me with the past?
  What happened to us growing old, telling stories on the porch
  Now I sit here all alone, but inside I carry your torch
  I have to live for both of us, for now we’re far apart
  Little sister superstar, you’re always in my heart

Now I pass by your empty room
Everything’s still in its place
Your bed’s made like you left it
All that’s missing is your face
Pictures of us on the walls
Memories come rushing to me
When I took you under my wing
But now you’re flying free
So, fly high my guardian angel
My sister, my best friend
I’ll cover you if you start to fall
Like I used to do, way back when

  My little sister superstar, you shined and faded fast
  Why did you have to say goodbye, and leave me with the past?
  What happened to us growing old, telling stories on the porch
  Now I sit here all alone, but inside I carry your tourch
  I have to live for both of us, for now we’re far apart
  Little sister superstar, you’re always in my heart

—Tamara Dailey