"Mr Schue? The seniors have prepared a little number for you" said Finn, smiling.
Mr Schue nodded as the seniors lined up in front of him and he went to sit with the juniors.
We hope this song will convey to you how much you mean to us. Speaking for myself, I know we haven't always seen eye to eye, but I – we all – really appreciate what you've done for us" said Kurt
Mr Schue chuckled. Sure his students were difficult at times, but he loves them all equally and he was so proud of their accomplishments.
Kurt stepped out of the line
(Kurt):
I've heard it said
That people come into our lives for a reason
Bringing something we must learn
And we are led
To those who help us most to grow
If we let them
And we help them in return
Well, I don't know if I believe that's true
But I know I'm who I am today
Because I knew you...
Kurt smiled at his teacher
Like a comet pulled from orbit
As it passes a sun
Like a stream that meets a boulder
Halfway through the wood
Who can say if I've been changed for the better?
But because I knew you
I have been changed for good
Rachel stepped out of the line and took Kurt's hand
(Rachel):
It well may be
That we will never meet again
In this lifetime
So let me say before we part
So much of me
Is made from what I learned from you
You'll be with me
Like a handprint on my heart
Rachel put a hand to her heart
And now whatever way our stories end
I know you have re-written mine
By being my friend...
Mr Schue was now grinning from ear to ear
Like a ship blown from its mooring
By a wind off the sea
Like a seed dropped by a sky bird
In a distant wood
Who can say if I've been changed for the better?
But because I knew you
(Kurt):
Because I knew you
(Kurt and Rachel):
I have been changed for good
Mercedes stepped out of line next and Kurt and Rachel went back to their places
(Mercedes):
And just to clear the air
I ask forgiveness
For the things I've done you blame me for
Santana stepped out of line
(Santana):
But then, I guess we know
There's blame to share
(All):
And none of it seems to matter anymore
Mercedes and Santana went back to their places, but Kurt and Rachel stayed put for their next lines
Kurt and Rachel started to sing simultaneously, Rachel a little behind Kurt
(Kurt):
Like a comet pulled from orbit
As it passes a sun
Like a stream that meets a boulder
Halfway through the wood
(Rachel):
Like a ship blown from its mooring
By a wind off the sea
Like a seed dropped by a bird in the wood
(All):
Who can say if we've been
Changed for the better?
We do believe we have been
Changed for the better
Mercedes and Mike stepped forward
(Mike and Mercedes)
And...
Each couple stepped forward when it was their turn to sing
(Kurt and Rachel):
because we knew you...
(Puck and Santana):
Because we knew you...
(Finn and Quinn):
Because we knew you...
Each person in the group took the hand of the person next to them (Mike took Mercedes' hand, Mercedes took Kurt's hand, Kurt took Rachel's, Rachel took Puck's etc.)
(All)
we have been changed for good...
Mr Schue was visibly crying by the end of the song, so were most of the juniors.
"That was amazing guys. Thank you so much" he said tearfully, as he went up to hug each of them in turn.
"Well, we love you and you've taught us so much and we wanted to show our gratitude" said Rachel, Kurt nodding in agreement.
"Well, I love you guys too and I'll miss you very much" said Mr Schue.
The Bell rang at that moment to signal the end of class.