The Last Leaf – A Song Inspired by O'Henry

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Verse 1:
In a village where the artists dwell,
Two friends shared dreams they’d often tell.
But when the cold winds brought despair,
One fell ill, lost in the frosty air.

Chorus:
Oh, the last leaf clings to the vine,
Defying storms, refusing time.
A painted hope on the wall so steep,
A masterpiece that made her weep.  

Verse 2:
She watched the ivy day by day,
Counting leaves that blew away.
Believing when the last was gone,
Her own life too would be withdrawn. 

Chorus:
Oh, the last leaf clings to the vine,
Defying storms, refusing time.
A painted hope on the wall so steep,
A masterpiece that made her weep.  

Bridge:
An old man’s dream, long set aside,
Revived to turn the fatal tide.
Through rain and chill, he gave his all,
To paint a leaf that wouldn’t fall.

Verse 3:
She saw the leaf still holding tight,
And found the will to win the fight.
But he, the artist, paid the price,
His final work, a sacrifice.

Chorus:
Oh, the last leaf clings to the vine,
Defying storms, refusing time.
A painted hope on the wall so steep,
A masterpiece that made her weep.

Outro:
Now every time the cold winds blow,
And leaves begin to fall like snow,
Remember how one leaf stayed true,
A symbol of what love can do.