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Sing for the DayStyx

Released: September 1, 1978

Songwriter: Tommy Shaw

Producer: James Young Dennis DeYoung Chuck Panozzo John Panozzo Tommy Shaw

[Chorus]
Sing for the day
Sing for the moment
Sing for the time of your life
Come for an hour
Stay for a moment
Stay for the rest of your life

[Verse 1]
Hannah, you're with me in spirit wherever I go
To the ends of the earth and all points between high and low
Each night by the stage you appear as you are
The ever intangible child, ageless and timeless as Dorian Grey
Oh Hannah, I know that it's you, and you're leading me on

[Verse 2]
Hannah, you're my inspiration, my fountain of youth
And as your surrogate leader I'm bound in your search for the truth
And yes, how the truth rushes out, when it's become honestly clear
I see your anxious and curious eyes
But Hannah, I need you as much as you think you need me
Come to your window tonight, and we'll fly to your dreams

[Chorus]
And we'll sing for the day
Sing for the moment
Sing for the time of your life
Come for an hour
Stay for a moment
Stay for the rest of your life

[Chorus]
Sing for the day
Sing for the moment
Sing for the time of your life
Come for an hour
Stay for a moment
Stay for the rest of your life

[Verse 3]
Hannah, don't fail me, I need you like never before
Father Time's at my back, on my heels, behind every door
He says "Son, when the youth has but gone from your face
Will she let you grow older with grace?
Will she give you up for one younger than you?"
Oh Hannah, please tell me the things that he says are untrue
Hannah, I'm honestly hoping you'll always be there

[Chorus]
And we'll sing for the day
Sing for the moment
Sing for the time of your life
Come for an hour
Stay for a moment
Stay for the rest of your life

[Chorus]
Sing for the day
Sing for the moment
Sing for the time of your life
Come for an hour
Stay for a moment
Stay for the rest of your life

Styx

Styx is a rock band from Chicago formed in 1970. They enjoyed great success with pop rock and hard rock songs, and became famous for their power ballads and album releases of the mid 1970s and early 80s.

The band has gone through some famously nasty internal struggles, drug problems, illnesses and deaths, but continues to perform today (with a significantly altered line-up). Tommy Shaw, from Montgomery, AL, left but returned to the band. Drummer John Panozzo developed a debilitating drinking problem and ultimately died. Dennis DeYoung developed an acute case of photosensitivity, and he left the band. They fought among themselves for control of the band name. Glen Burtnik also left and returned, this time on bass, to replace Chuck Panozzo (John’s brother), who had also left the band. (whew.)

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