Make sure there's a drink
For the whole congregation
If they come to my house
Make sure they are fed
The priest, the gravedigger
They all expect something
There's money to pay them
Under my bed
I hate to say goodbye
I hate it when you cry
I know it's just my time
I'm free of the chains
That were always around me
I'm free of the worry
I'm free of the pain
I won't understand
I know your heart's breaking
Save all your tears
For the ones who remain
I hate to say goodbye
I hate it when you cry
I know it's just my time
Now you'll find out
What is important
The days are so short
They once seemed so long
The river runs on
But which have gone before us
The river will still
Be here when I'm gone
I hate to say goodbye
I hate it when you cry
I know it's just my time
I hate to say goodbye
I hate it when you cry
I know it's just my time