Lightning strikes in a bottle Time she flies around the sun You and I were brothers You and I were one Somewhere off in the distance Somewhere far away in time You will write down the story And you don't have to make it rhyme So wrap you arms around the mystery As you step in to the light Your proteges and cards surround you To pour one our for you tonight And we'll write another story And we'll sing it live and loud I know you're gazing down from glory And I hope we made you proud Tonight I ride away Lightning strikes in a bottle Time she flies around the sun You and I were brothers You and I were one