Should you go first and I remain,
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To walk the road alone
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I'll live in memory's garden dear,
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With happy days we've known
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In spring I'll wait for roses red,
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When fades the lilacs bloom
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And in early fall when brown leaves fall,
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I'll catch a glimpse of you
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Should you go first and I remain,
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For battles to be fought
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Each thing you've touched along the way,
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Will be a hallowed spot
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I'll hear your voice I'll see your smile
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Though blindly I may grope
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The memory of your helping hand,
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Will buoy me on with hope
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(c)Beyond the sunset
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Oh blissful (g)morning
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When with our savior,
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Heaven is be(c)gun
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Earth's toiling ended,
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Oh glorious (f)dawning
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Beyond the (c)sunset (g)
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When day is (c)done
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Should you go first and I remain,
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To finish with the scroll
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No lessening shadows shall ever creep in
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To make this life seem droll
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We've known so much of happiness,
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We've had our cup of joy
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And memory is one gift of God,
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That death cannot destroy
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I want to know each step you take,
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That I may walk the same
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For someday down that lonely road,
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You'll hear me call your name
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Should you go first and I remain,
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One thing I'll have you do
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Walk slowly down that long long path,
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For soon I'll follow you
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(c)In that fair homeland
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We'll know no (f)parting
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Beyond the (c)sunset (g)
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For ever (c)more
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BEYOND THE SUNSET--HANK WILLIAMS
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| Hank Williams |
