Song Description
Two lovers say goodbye and exchange gifts as the guy goes off to war to serve his country. Also works in a more general sense as guy and girl who love each other say goodbye as one leaves on a trip.
| Song Length |
3:00 |
Genre |
Folk - Bluegrass, Country - Bluegrass |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Troubled, Glad |
Subject |
Relationship |
| Similar Artists |
Del Mccoury |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
for everytime i made you happy
brought you up when you were down
take this ribbon for your hair
and never let it come unbound
CHORUS
oh i know im
going far away
i'll think of you and
in my heart and mind you'll stay
wear this cross around your neck to
show your faith to all you know
kneal and clasp it in your hands and
pray each night to bring me home.
oh i know your heart is weary
just take this kiss then i must go
treasure all the fondest mem'rys
and let our love forever grow
oh i know im
going far away
think of you and
in my heart and mind you'll stay
oh i know your
heart is true
though i see your
smile fade from view