Life is like playing an organ fugue
unlikely it may seem,
but each plays his variations
though God has given the theme.

Though some will not know counterpoint,
find theory detrimental
to grinding out a tune
too many notes, too many accidentals

Some players pull out faulty stops
some players lose the speed,
or find their fingers wandering
or hit a wheezy reed.

NO MATTER – you will have added a phrase
to the eternal HYMN OF PRAISE

If fortune keeps working the bellows
and you don't run out of air
and continue to play your solo
Your life will have been like a prayer.