"For Zoe" (1986-2010) - Original Song by Anna Anderson

Full version is now available on iTunes! http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/for-zoe-single/id445469908

All money goes to Zoe's memorial fund. (link below)

For lyrics, please scroll down.

On December 28th 2010, my extraordinary, beautiful and inspirational sister aged 24, tragically passed away. We are all heart broken.

I wrote this song the night I found out she had died.

Zoe brought laughter and life wherever she went. She had a rare combination of left and right brain talents, brilliantly creative and insatiably curious. She was artist, photographer, neuroscientist, scuba dive-master, tutor, social connector, loving daughter, hilarious sister, passionate friend.

She always encouraged me to write and sing more songs. She encouraged everyone to reach for the stars, and she is my inspiration.

This song is for her. I love you Zoe. Hope you're causing havoc up there.

If you would like to donate to her memorial fund, please click on this link.

http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/Zoe/sapling-foundation?fb_ref=mainpage&...

Lyrics posted below.

'For Zoe'

Heads turn where you walk
And when you laugh, the room gets warm
And I will miss your long blonde hair, that's brighter than the sun.

You had a smile for everyone,
Not a single debate you haven't won
And I will miss your loving banter, that always makes me laugh.

And every time I think of you,
I know that all the skies are blue, where you are,
There isn't one thing, that cannot sing of your beauty.
And even though I know it's sad,
I remember that it's not all bad, where you are.
So now I thank you, I thank you for giving me the best years of my life

Passion, Passion.
The embodiment of that word
Lives in you.

And life was in your eyes,
In your photographs and your smile,
And I will miss your crazy outfits and wonderful style.

And every time I think of you,
I know that all the skies are blue, where you are,
There isn't one thing, that cannot sing of your beauty.
And even though I know it's sad,
I remember that it's not all bad, where you are.
So now I thank you, I thank you for giving me the best years of my life

So raise your glass
I call a toast,
to our families, to this hour, to our Girl who made us who we are.
And here's to our future,
And here's to getting stronger
And here's to Zoe
The queen of living and laughter.

And every time I think of you,
I know that all the skies are blue, where you are,
There isn't one thing, that cannot sing of your beauty.
And even though I know it's sad,
I remember that it's not all bad, where you are.
So now I thank you, I thank you for giving me the best years of my life
And I will miss you, I will miss you. I will miss you.

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[pedro31634]

did you split harmonise with yourself? or was someone else helping cause thats just beautiful and i dont say something is beautiful very often.

[AnnaSpann]

@pedro31634 thank you so much! Yes I recorded a couple of harmonies over the top myself.

[nickwahlgren]

who disliked this.

[SilkyRaindrops]

Well Done, Beautiful Song. :)

My Name Is Zoe And This Is The Only Song That Has EVER Reduced Me To Tears>

God Bless + R.I.P <3 xxxx

[Balboa515]

Beautiful melody and a lovely dedication to your sister. I was just looking for some pretty Beatles covers and happened to come across your "Let it Be" ...and then this one. Ironically it's December 28th again... hope you're doing well, hun... best wishes... and new sub =)

[zedhed1982]

My cat...Zoe. Died today. I am sooo sad. Thank you

[SilkyRaindrops]

5 Months I Come Back And Listen To Your Song. My Last Comment Is In The Top Comments.... And Still It Makes Me Cry <3

[McLolliyes]

It's soo good!and so sad..:( Your voice has touched my heart!!!!

keep it up & good luck ♥

[spideryan04]

Anna....I haven't listened to this in like a month....and hearing it again just reminds me of how amazing you are! I think everyone needs a little bit of Anna Fern Anderson in their life. Love it....never stop writing music and what's more never change..:)

[o0AnotherOne0o]

I love that you have the initiative to create your own songs, I do the same and I realize that it is not easy and requires effort. I hope to hear more songs from you. Good luck! *___*

[forcereconjordans]

This song is so beautiful and your voice is just plain wonderful I usually don't even like this kind of music but this song well im a big guy and most know me as a rock fan but this song made me cry. I am so sorry for your loss, but, everything happens for a reason and I believe God has a plan and that it worked out for the best.

[MessiahForce]

i not a fan of this soft music genre

i like more 80s heavy metal

BUT this song is amazing i like it

rip =(

[Laydback5]

This is pretty extraordinary

[lukas3007]

Lovely !!!