Well I remember yesterday when the road ahead was clear 
and now I’ve had to write the words to Always near. And 
now my life has changed some and not all for the good, 
if they told me 10 years ago you’d die, I say you never 
could.

What’s around the corner, who can tell they’re fate. 
There is no-one who can warn you, it’s always far too 
late.

You were my hero Ian, for you I would have died. And I 
can still see the fire and passion in your eyes, I will 
carry on the fight. Your name will live forever, till 
that glorious day comes when we’ll fight again 
together.

What’s around the corner, who can tell they’re fate. 
There is no-one who can warn you, it’s always far too 
late.

Well you taught me everything, I learned it all from 
you. Well I was just a lost boy and your music pulled 
me through. There is no way anyone could ever take your 
place, for you were one in a million, no-one else has 
what it takes.

What’s around the corner, who can tell they’re fate. 
There is no-one who can warn you, it’s always far too 
late.

So my friend I say goodbye and shed another tear, and 
wish I never had to write the words to always near. But 
I will always carry on, for you I proudly serve, and 
try to bring for our people what they really do 
deserve.