I have to watch you speak
no longer can hear you cry
for I lost only my hearing
when everyone thought I would die

Because they didn't understand
and ignorance is bliss
I had to help that poor girl out
but that horrible gang tried to give death's kiss

I never thought the girl I saw
would share her time with mine
but because I saved her life
she is teaching me to sign

Instead of getting sad
and letting myself weep
I lay myself down
and drift into an empty soundless sleep