Paul McCartney wrote the song "Little Willow" in memory of Ringo Starr's first wife, Maureen Cox Starkey, who died of cancer in 1994. Paul had remained close with Maureen and her children, and wrote this song to comfort her grieving family. The song appears on the album Flaming Pie, 1997, and was included on the CD Diana, Princess of Wales: Tribute, 1997. I adore it's simple words and its lovely calming effect works on me every time I listen.An interesting side note, that's Maureen cheering at the end of the song "Get Back". When Paul says, "Thanks, Mo.", he's referring to her.
Bend little Willow
Winds gonna blow you hard and cold tonight.
Life as it happens,
No body warns you, Willow hold on tight.
Nothings gonna shake your love,
Take your love away.
No ones out to break your heart,
It only seems that way.
Sleep little willow,
Peace is gonna follow,
Time will heal your wounds.
Grow to the heavens.
Now and forever,
Always came too soon.
Nothings gonna shake your love,
Take your love away.
No ones out to break your heart,
It only seems that way.
Bend little willow,
Winds gonna blow you hard and cold tonight.
Life as it happens,
No body warns you, Willow hold on tight.
