(Burton Banks Collins/Karen Good Taylor)
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Through the back window of a '59 wagon
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I watched my best friend Jamie slippin' further away
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I kept on waving 'till I couldn't see her
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And through my tears, I asked again why we couldn't stay
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Mama whispered softly, Time will ease your pain
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Life's about changing, nothing ever stays the same
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And she said, How can I help you to say goodbye?
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It's OK to hurt, and it's OK to cry
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Come, let me hold you and I will try
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How can I help you to say goodbye?
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I sat on our bed, he packed his suitcase
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I held a picture of our wedding day
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His hands were trembling, we both were crying
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He kissed me gently and then he quickly walked away
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I called up Mama, she said, Time will ease your pain
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Life's about changing, nothing ever stays the same
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And she said, How can I help you to say goodbye?
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It's OK to hurt, and it's OK to cry
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Come, let me hold you and I will try
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How can I help you to say goodbye?
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Sitting with Mama alone in her bedroom
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She opened her eyes, and then squeezed my hand
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She said, I have to go now, my time here is over
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And with her final word, she tried to help me understand
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Mama whispered softly, Time will ease your pain
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Life's about changing, nothing ever stays the same
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And she said, How can I help you to say goodbye?
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It's OK to hurt, and it's OK to cry
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Come, let me hold you and I will try
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How can I help you to say goodbye?
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How can I help you to say goodbye?
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How Can I Help You To Say Goodbye?
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| Patty Loveless |
