Topic: "When I Am Gone"

intro,i lost my best friend and retired workmate last week,his funeral is next tuesday and this is for him.

When I Am Goneby Robert Bonsall 2/9/08


Chorus


[A]When I am[D] go-ne, do-n't shed a [A]te-ar,


Just laughter and[E] joy, to celebrate my[A] years,


When I am[D] go-ne, there'll be no more[A] pa-in,


As I walk the[E] steps to hea-ven, praise my[A] na-me.




Verse 1:


[A]Memories are[D] there, some happy some[A] sad,


Ti-mes of laughter, and [E]j-oy w-e[A] ha-d,


Just take a [D]moment to sa-vour these[A] things,


Then open your[E] eyes ,and see what a new day[A] brings.




Chorus


[A]When I am[D] go-ne, do-n't shed a [A]te-ar,


Just laughter and[E] joy, to celebrate my[A] years,


When I am[D] go-ne, there'll be no more[A] pa-in,


As I walk the[E] steps to hea-ven, praise my[A] na-me.




Verse 2:


[A]I'll just sit and watch [D]over you, till your time [A]comes,


Just carry on[E] living your life to the[A] full,



Be happy in your[D]self , I'll always be[A] he-re,


In memories and[E] photo's you hold so[A] dear.




Chorus


[A]When I am[D] go-ne, do-n't shed a [A]te-ar,


Just laughter and[E] joy, to celebrate my[A] years,


When I am[D] go-ne, there'll be no more[A] pa-in,


As I walk the[E] steps to hea-ven, praise my[A] na-me.




Verse 3:


[A]I'll hold out my[D] ha-nd, when you sit by my[A] si-de,


Sit-ting a-t the[E] rig-ht ha-nd of [A]Go-d,


The-n you'll b-e[D] mine for et-ern-[A]ity,


Living as[E] angels happy and[A] free.




Chorus


[A]When I am[D] go-ne, do-n't shed a [A]te-ar,


Just laughter and[E] joy, to celebrate my[A] years,


When I am[D] go-ne, there'll be no more[A] pa-in,


As I walk the[E] steps to hea-ven, praise my[A] na-me.



love is life ,life is for love,keep a true heart and live life to the full....stay cool

Re: "When I Am Gone"

Wow...Robert, that's a very touching song. I'm sorry for your loss, but I am sure your friend will appreciate the song that's been written in his honour.

Best wishes,

Shady

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Re: "When I Am Gone"

hi shady thanks for your comments....stay cool

love is life ,life is for love,keep a true heart and live life to the full....stay cool

Re: "When I Am Gone"

Hi Daddycool,

A lovely tribute to your friend, I hope you get chance to let his family hear it.

Roger

"Do, or do not; there is no try"

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Ah Daddy Cool,

Ya wee pet, Big warm  loving hugs to you in your loss. I know only to well. Having lost 5 of my best friends in  3 years,
One just recently. Its just the biggest heartfelt pain to deal with.

Lovely tribute to him. You did him proud.

Your in my prayers Sir.

Old Doll.

Why Blend in with the Crowd ? When you were made to stand out !

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Hey Daddy - I can only hope I could have such a song written for me in the end. Well done sir!

J  E  T  S
...and yet a Washington Commanders fan (unless they change their name again) ...long story...HTT...C

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Daddy
Nice tribute to your mate.
Ark

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Hi Daddy.
Well done.
I shall tip one back in your mates honor and the memories you have shared. smile

Kap

Just Keepin on Keepin on
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Re: "When I Am Gone"

hi roger i recorded it onto tape wasnt as good as i'd have liked but they can relate to the lyrics,thanks for your comments...stay cool

love is life ,life is for love,keep a true heart and live life to the full....stay cool

Re: "When I Am Gone"

hi helena,jeff,ken,ark,thanks for your condolences, he had a good send off ,so i can have some good memories to look back on,thanks....stay cool

love is life ,life is for love,keep a true heart and live life to the full....stay cool

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hey daddy,

firstly, condolences it's hard to lose someone you've known for years, but i think you've given him a great send off with this song. a fitting tribute to an old mate.

unfortunately it's a subject we dont want to get into too much as you get older, yeah pete townsend was very brave when he said "i wanna die before i get old", i wonder how he feels now?

again, sorry for your loss, great song

stay cool

phill

Ask not what Chordie can do for you, but what you can do for Chordie.

Re: "When I Am Gone"

hi phill thanks for your comments ,he left a lovely wife and daughter and two grandkids,he was a good allrounder....stay cool

love is life ,life is for love,keep a true heart and live life to the full....stay cool

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It's a beautiful song, very touching

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hi haagenater thanks for your comment....stay cool

love is life ,life is for love,keep a true heart and live life to the full....stay cool