[Verse 1]
If it be your will to speak
Of memories we often shared
Talk to me of days gone by
Think of love and not despair

[Chorus 1]
And when I’m gone, we’ll meet again
As often do the closest friends
So dry your eyes, and lay me down
I tell you this is not the end

[Verse 2]
And if someone must take my place
For I’ll be gone the longest time
I’ll wait, and I will understand
A heart of thorns must leave the mind

[Chorus 2]
But when in time, I see your face
The scars will fade, the heart will mend
So dry your eyes, and lay me down
I tell you this is not the end

[Verse 3]
And from today, I wish you joy
From this day, I wish you peace
I hope that life will pass you by
As softly as the falling leaves

[Chorus 3]
And when your heart is full again
Raise a glass for me my friend
And dry your eyes, and lay me down
I tell you this is not the end

[Outro]
Oh, dry your eyes, and lay me down
I tell you this is not the end