When I'm Gone

A bright sunrise will contradict the heavy fault that weighs you down
 In spite of all the funeral songs
 The birds will make their joyful sounds
 You wonder why the earth still moves
 You wonder how you'll carry on
 But you'll be okay on that first day when I'm gone
 Dusk will come with fireflies and whippoorwill and crickets call
 And every star will take its place
 And silvery gown and purple shawl
 You'll lie down in our big bed
 Dread the dark and dread the dawn
 But you'll be alright on that first night when I'm gone
 
 You will reach for me in vain
 You'll be whispering my name
 As if sorrow were your friend
 And this world so alien
 But life will call with daffodils
 And morning glorious blue skies
 You'll think of me some memory
 And softly smile to your surprise
 And even though you love me still
 You will know where you belong
 Just give it time we'll both be fine
 When I'm gone