"BEYOND THE SUNSET"
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Should you go first and I remain,
to walk the road alone
I'll live in memory's garden dear,
with happy days we've known
In spring I'll watch for roses red,
and shades of the lilac blue.
In early fall when the brown leaves fall,
then I'll catch a glimpse of you
Should you go first and I remain,
to finish with a stroll,
no lengthening shadows shall creep in
to make this life seem droll.
We've known so much of happiness, yes,
we've had our cup of joy and memory
is one gift of God that death cannot destroy.
Should you go first and I remain,
there's one thing I'd have you do.
Walk slowly down that long road,
for soon I'll follow you.
I'll want to know each step you take,
so that I may walk the same,
for someday down that lonely road,
I'll hear you call my name.
Beyond the Sunset, oh glad reunion,
with our dear loved ones who've gone before.
In that fair homeland, we'll know no parting,
Beyond the Sunset forever more.
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Beyond The Sunset by Daniel O'Donnell