How could you take a dark December night

And somehow find a light to cling to

How could you still believe in dreams

After all the pain youd seen

They couldnt kill the fire in you



Anne

Anne

Its there on every page

Some birds cant be caged



How did you keep the child in you alive

The laughter in your eyes astounds me

You never surrendered to their hate

Or let your spirit break

When the world came crashing down around you



Anne

Anne

Its there on every page

Some birds cant be caged



When your hope runs wild and free

Theres no limit to the sky

Anne, if you could only see

How youre lifting me tonight



Anne



They tell us your faith never died

Even when you closed your eyes forever

But Anne, it wasnt all in vain

Your words are like a flame

That burn for every true believer



Anne

Anne

Its there on every page

Some birds cant be caged



Oh Anne

Anne

From a room in Amsterdam

You changed the hearts of man