So, the plane fell down and the pilot never got to see The hero he became on international TV And even though the photo shown looked kind of old The story of his life was beautifully told When he was young he used to smile at everyone Now he's gone Even though he's no part of your life There's a feeling of loss that you just can't put aside Then at one point you forget how to spell his name And what breaks your heart, is how you manage to stay the same When he was young he used to smile at everyone Now he's gone