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