They unfolded your lives one by one

They laid out your patchwork under the sun

And people gathered from miles around

To witness your quilt spread on the ground.



And then they called out your name

Oh yes they called out your name

Oh and you will live forever

You know that I'll be loving you

Just like a patchwork quilt.



Well there were men and women, mothers and fathers

Sisters and brothers, daughters and sons

And children and babies, and lovers and friends

They all lay before me sewn into one.



Your lives had meaning and your lives had joy

You touches so many peole, many more than you will know

And you wrapped yourselves around me

As I walked along these rows

You're letting me feel your beautiful souls.



I feel the warmth of your lives

Oh and you will live forever

You know that I'll be loving you

Just like a patchwork quilt.



My heart spills over, flowing with tears

I cry for your suffering and

for your shortened years

And I'll take you with me as I walk away

Remembering you who have died with AIDS



Yes, I remember your names

Oh I remember your names

Oh and you will live forever

You know that I'll be loving you

Just like a patchwork quilt.