C
A bright sunrise will contradict
F C
The heavy fog that weighs you down.
C
In spite of all the funeral songs,
F C
The birds will make their joyful sounds.
F C
You'll wonder why the Earth still moves.
F Am G F
You'll wonder how you'll carry on.
C G C
But you'll be okay on that first day when I'm gone.
C F C
Dusk will come with fireflies and whipoorwill and crickets call.
C
And every star will take it's place
F C
In silv'ry gown and purple shawl
F C
You'll lie down in our big bed
F C G F
Dread the dark and dread the dawn.
Am G C
But you'll be alright on that first night when I'm gone.
G F
You will reach for me in vain.
G C
You'll be whispering my name
G F
As if sorrow were your friend
C Am F
And this world so alien
C
But life will call with daffodils
F C
And morning glorious blue skies.
C
You'll think of me--some memory
F C G
And softly smile to your surprise.
F C F C G F
And even though you love me still, you will know where you belong.
Am G C
Just give it time. We'll both be fine when I'm gone
[Thanks to Barry Thomas for tabs]
