Written by Lawton Williams
D D7 G D
When the last breath of life is gone from my body
D A
And my lips are as cold as the sea
D D7 G D
When my friends gather 'round for my farewell party
A D
Won’t you pretend you love me
G D
There’ll be flowers from those who’ll cry when I go
D A
And leave you in this world alone
D D7 G D
I know you'll have fun at my farewell party
A D
I know you'll be glad when I'm gone
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E E7 A E
Don't be mad at me for wanting to keep you
E B7
Till my life on this old world is through
E E7 A E
You'll be free at the end of my farewell party
B7 E
But I'll go away loving you
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A E
There’ll be flowers from those who’ll cry when I go
E B7
And leave you in this old world alone
E E7 A E
I know you'll have fun at my farewell party
B7 E
I know you'll be glad when I'm gone
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B7 A Am E
Oh, I know you'll be glad when I'm g-o-o-o-one
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