"A long long time ago I can still remember how that music used to make me smile And I knew if I had my chance That I c…"

"Do you recall what was revealed The day the music died?"

"So come on, Jack be nimble, Jack be quick Jack Flash sat on a candlestick 'Cause fire is the Devil's only friend Oh, …"

"As you can imagine, over the years I have been asked many times to discuss and explain my song "American Pie" I have …"

"In light of the recent events in Texas, I have decided it would be disrespectful and hurtful for me to perform for th…"

"And if she asks you why, You can tell her that I told you That I'm tired of castles in the air. I've got a dream I wa…"

"Every thread of creation is held in position By still other strands of things living. In an earthly tapestry hung fro…"

"And I love you so The people ask me how How I've lived till now I tell them I don't know.I guess they understand How …"

"I met a girl who sang the blues And I asked her for some happy news But she just smiled and turned away I went down t…"

"Now I understand what you tried to say to me How you suffered for your sanity How you tried to set them free They wou…"