When I am gone, release me, let me go.
I have so many things to see and do.
You mustn't tie yourself to me
   with tears.
Be happy that we had so many years.

I gave you my love. You can only guess
How much you gave to me in
   happiness.
I thank you for the love you each
   have shown,
But now it's time I traveled on alone.

So grieve a while for me, if grieve
   you must.
Then let your grief be comforted
   by trust.
It's only for a while that we must part.
So bless the memories within
   your heart.
I won't be far away. For life goes on.

So if you need me, call
   and I will come.
Though you can't see
   or touch me,
   I'll be near--
And if you listen with
   your heart, you'll hear
All of my love around you, soft
   and clear.

And then, when you must come
   this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile and
   "Welcome home."