This Is Not The End

.

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

.

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

.

And if someone else

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

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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

.

And from today I wish you joy

From this day I wish you peace

I hope that life will pass you by

As softly as the falling leaves

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And when your heart is full again

Raise a glass 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