[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