Story Behind The Song

What do I want played at my funeral to facilitate the healing power of tears?

Song Description

Saying goodbye with class, at the end of a relationship, a life, a love, etc.

Lyrics

Goodbye (c) 2007 Ken Kahn

If today would only linger, we'd stand upon the shor
Hands interlocked and singing, crying, ohhhh
Hope you always will remember what I couldn't sa
Moments that were wasted Days slipping away

And no one wanted to say goodbye, wanted to see it end,
though it's so clearly over -- we break instead of bend
We're going to say goodbye, going to make our peace
Tear down remaining fences we thought we had to mend.]

And this, my final prayer:
Don't you lose a single day
If you believe that God is everywhere
Don't forget to find the way

Could it be that there's a language, maybe lacking in clichés
Words so you would hear me clearly say:
Though the memories will haunt you, know that you will love again
Know that somewhere you'll be laughing, far away

So, no one wanted to say goodbye, wanted to see it end,
though it's so clearly over -- we break instead of bend
We're going to say goodbye, going to make our peace
Tear down remaining fences we thought we had to mend.]

And just this final prayer:
Don't lose a single day
If you believe that God is everywhere
Don't forget you know the way.