[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] 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] 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 pa** you by As softly as the falling leaves [Chorus] And when your heart is full again Raise a gla** for me my friend And dry your eyes, and lay me down I tell you this is not the end Oh, dry your eyes, and lay me down I tell you this is not the end