[Country, Chris Stapleton , Tennessee Whiskey style] [INTRO – SOLO several acoustic guitars] So don’t you cry when I’m gone I lived my life, I lived it full I knew true love, I knew my place I wouldn’t change a single page Remember me at peace Remember me at peace at peace Verse 1 If you hear this and I’m not here Don’t let the quiet pull you down I walked my road, I took my time I felt the joy, I felt the pain Verse 2 I laughed out loud, I fell apart I chased the fire in my heart I was blessed beyond my years To find a love that felt so clear Chorus So don’t you cry when I’m gone I lived my life, I lived it strong I knew my love, I knew my name I wouldn’t change a single day Hold the light, let go the pain don’t you cry when I’m gone don’t you cry when I’m gone Verse 3 My wife, my home, my closest friend The love I’d choose time and again And my children, pure and kind Better souls than mine Better souls than mine Chorus [build up] So don’t you cry when I’m gone I gave my love, I did my best I leave this world with open hands No fear, no debt, no deep regrets If you love me, let me rest let me rest let me reeeeest Bridge 1 I made mistakes, I lost my way I hurt some hearts along the waaay For that I hope you’ll forgive That’s how we learn, that’s how we live We all know where this ends We all know where this ends Verse 4 Time moves fast, it doesn’t wait Moments matter more than plans Say “I love you” while you can Pride is heavy, grace is light Say “I love you” while you can Say “I love you” So don’t you cry when I’m gooone I lived my life, I lived it full I knew true love, I knew my place I wouldn’t change a single page Remember me at peace Kindness stays when all else fades [build up] [Extra Bridge] When my chair is empty, laugh When my name is said, just smile I’m not gone, I’m what I gaaave Love still breathes beyond the grave Carry me in how you love [Final Chorus][build up] So don’t you cry when I’m gooone I lived my life, I lived it full I knew true love, I knew my place I wouldn’t change a single paaage Remember me at peace Remember me at peace [Outro] I’m not afraid, I’m finally free My love still lives inside of you And every time you choose to love I’m there with you don’t you cryyyyyy [choir] don’t you cryyyyyyyyyuuu So don’t you cry when I’m gooone I lived my life, I lived it full I knew true love, I knew my place I wouldn’t change a single page Remember me at peace So don’t you cry when I’m gooone I lived my life, I lived it full I knew true love, I knew my place I wouldn’t change a single page Remember me at peace don’t you cryyyyyy Remember me at peeeeace

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