(Soft guitar picking)
Ah, we remember you today, Baba
Honourable Joseph Audu Jatau
The man who held the light for us all
Omo, the shadow is long today
From Gidan Bako to the heart of Bekulu nation
You taught us how to stand, you gave us inspiration
A teacher by the book, a leader by your deed
You planted so much love, look at all the seed
We dey look for you now, but the chair is empty
The stories you told, Lord, they were plenty
Joseph, the name that stood for the truth
You guided the elder and inspired the youth
Rest well, Honorable, sleep in the light
The sun don set, but you shine so bright
Father to the fatherless, voice for the weak
Your memory is the comfort that we come to seek
Oh, Jatau, the Gidan Bako legend today
We carry your fire as you go on your way
Politician with a heart, never cared for the gold
You led with the wisdom that never grew old
In every corner, they speak of your name
A legacy built, far beyond any fame
Chai, the weight in our chest, it dey heavy so
But we know you’re resting where the sweet waters flow
Even in the silence, we still hear your call
To keep holding on, and to never let fall
Rest well, Honorable, sleep in the light
The sun don set, but you shine so bright
Father to the fatherless, voice for the weak
Your memory is the comfort that we come to seek
Oh, Jatau, the Gidan Bako legend today
We carry your fire as you go on your way
Bekulu nation stands still for you
The morning is cold, and the skies lose the blue
But your words are the blanket that keeps us all warm
You were the anchor through every storm
Rest now, Baba, your work is all done
We miss you dearly, Honorable Joseph
Sleep well, Jatau
Till we meet again at the feet of the Lord
Rest in peace, great teacher
(Fade out with soft guitar)