When I'm Gone

Album: His + Hers (2012)
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  • A bright sunrise will contradict the heavy fog that weighs you down
    In spite of all the funeral songs
    The birds will make their joyful sounds

    You'll wonder why the earth still moves
    You'll wonder how you'll carry on
    But you'll be okay on that first day when I'm gone

    Dusk will come with fireflies and whippoorwill and cricket's call
    And every star will take its place
    In silvery gown and purple shawl

    You'll lie down in our big bed
    Dread the dark and dread the dawn
    But you'll be alright on that first night when I'm gone

    You will reach for me in vain
    You'll be whispering my name
    As if sorrow were your friend
    And this world so alien

    But life will call with daffodils
    And morning glorious blue skies
    You'll think of me some memory
    And softly smile to your surprise

    And even though you love me still
    You will know where you belong
    Just give it time, we'll both be fine
    When I'm gone Writer/s: SANDRA EMORY LAWRENCE
    Publisher: Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 1

  • Sheila from MissouriMy dad is in Heaven.
    My husband is in Heaven.
    I play this video often.
    This video is a comfort to me.
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