It was a Spring day in New York City Where a young boy lost in self pity Took his own breath away Took his own breath away On the computer screen I read About James and the blood he shed Through his sorrow and pain I tried not to take the blame I tried to lift you up James I tried to lift you up And the Lord knows The Lord knows I tried When I saw the screen I knew That your time came and flew It flew away It flew away James I wish you didn't run or flee Cause now you're out of the family tree And I wonder just what you'd be What you'd be today What you'd be today