When I am gone, release me,
Let me go;
I have so many things to see and do...
You must not tie yourself to me with tears;
Be happy that we had...
So many years...
I gave you my love;
You can only guess how much
You gave me happiness...
I thank you for the love you have shown;
But now it's time I traveled
On alone...
So grieve a while for me,
If grieve you must;
Then let your grief be comforted by trust...
It's only for a while that we must part;
So bless the memories that lie
Within your heart...
I won't be far away, for life goes on;
So if you need me, call
And I will come...
Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near;
And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear...
All my love around you soft and clear....
And then when you must come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile
And welcome you home.