[Verso 1]
I've got my secret for the long way 'round
Two bottles of whiskey for the day
And I sure would like some sweet company
And I'm leaving tomorrow, could you stay?
[Refrão]
When I'm gone, when I'm gone
You're gonna feel it when I'm gone
You're gonna feel it in the air
In every silence, everywhere, oh
You're gonna feel me when I'm gone
[Refrão – repetição]
When I'm gone, when I'm gone
You're gonna feel it when I'm gone
You're gonna hear it when you talk
You're gonna miss me when you walk, oh
You're gonna feel me when I'm gone
[Verso 2]
I've got my reasons for the long goodbye
Even if it breaks me inside
It's got pain and it's got fear
And every step away from here
But it hurts a little more to say goodbye
[Refrão – variação]
When I'm gone, when I'm gone
You're gonna feel it when I'm gone
You're gonna feel it late at night
When everything don't feel right, oh
You're gonna feel me when I'm gone
[Refrão – variação final]
When I'm gone, when I'm gone
You're gonna feel it when I'm gone
I don't wanna leave you behind
But I need you to miss this time, oh
You're gonna feel me when I'm gone
[Ponte]
I don't wanna go, I swear it's true
But staying here would break us too
So if I walk away alone
Just know my heart is still your home