Should you go first and I remainto walk the road alone
Ill live in memory’s garden dearwith happy days we’ve known
In spring I’ll wait for roses redwhen faith the lilacs bloom
And in early fall when brown leaves fall
I’ll catch a glimpse of you
Should you go first and I remainfor battles to be fought
Each thing you’ve touched along the waywill be a hallowed spot
I’ll hear your voice ill see your smile
Though blindly I may grope
The memory of your helping handwill buoy me on with hope
(c)beyond the sunset oh blissful (g)morning
When with our saviourheaven is be(c)gun
Earths toiling endedoh glorious (f)dawning
Beyond the (c)sunset (g)when day is (c)done
Should you go first and I remainto finish with the scroll
No lessening shadows shall ever creep in
To make this life seem droll
We’ve known so much of happinesswe’ve had our cup of joy
And memory is one gift of godthat death cannot destroy
I want to know each step you takethat I may walk the same
For someday down that lonely roadyou’ll hear me call your name
Should you go first and I remainone thing ill have you do
Walk slowly down that long long pathfor soon ill follow you
(c)in that fair homeland we’ll know no (f)parting
Beyond the (c)sunset (g)for ever (c)more
