This is another beautiful song by Jimmy Fortune! “More Than A Name On A Wall” has brilliant lyrics and message especially for families. Not only a wonderful singer, Jimmy Fortune is also a great story teller in a song. Be blessed!
About Jimmy Fortune
Born in Staunton, Virginia on March 11, 1955, Fortune began his career as a singer in high school as a member of the Nelcon County High School choir. It was in 1981 when Fortune was discovered by Lew DeWitt of The Statler Brothers. He replaced Lew DeWitt and became an integral part of the group, and he wrote several of their latter-day hits, including “Elizabeth,” “Too Much on My Heart,” and “More Than a Name on a Wall.” He spent 21 years touring, singing, and performing with the Statler Brother. In 2002, after the Statlers disbanded, Fortune continued his career as a solo artist. Fortune and the Statlers were welcomed into the Country Music Association Hall of Fame in 2008.
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More Than a Name on a Wall Lyrics
Song by Jimmy Fortune
I saw her from a distance
As she walked up to the wall
In her hand she held some flowers
As her tears began to fall
She took out a pen and paper
As to trace her memories
She looked up to Heaven
And the words she said were these
She said, “Lord my boy was special
And he meant so much to me”
And oh I’d love to see him
Just one more time you see
All I have are the memories
And moments to recall
But Lord could you tell him
He’s more than a name on a wall”
She said, “He really missed the family
And being home on Christmas day”
And he died for God and country
In a place so far away
I remember just a little boy
Playing a war since he was three
But Lord this time I know
He’s not coming home to me
She said, “Lord my boy was special
And he meant so much to me”
And oh I’d love to see him
But I know it just can’t be
So I thank you for my memories
And the moments to recall
But Lord could you tell him
He’s more than a name on a wall
Lord could you tell him
He’s more than a name on a wall
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Jimmy Fortune / John Malanghthon V. Rimel
More Than a Name on a Wall lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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