Sir Elton John's Musical Memorial for Princess Diana

Goodbye England's Rose - Candle in the Wind, 1997

Goodbye England's rose;
May you ever grow in our hearts.
You were the grace that placed itself
Where lives were torn apart.

Many believe that his musical memorial was one of the most touching moments of the entire service, and more fitting modern tribute to the Princess than the more traditional parts of the service. The moving lyrics continue below:

And it seems to me you lived your life
Like a candle in the wind:
Never fading with the sunset
When the rain set in.

And your footsteps will always fall here,
Along England's greenest hills;
Your candle's burned out long before
Your legend ever will.

Elton John/Bernie Taupin
Candle in the Wind 1997