Should you go first and i remain, to walk the road alone

Ill live in memory's garden dear, with happy days we've known

In spring i'll wait for roses red, when faith the lilacs bloom

And in early fall when brown leaves fall,

I'll catch a glimpse of you

Should you go first and i remain, for battles to be fought

Each thing you've touched along the way, will be a hallowed spot

I'll hear your voice ill see your smile

Though blindly i may grope

The memory of your helping hand, will buoy me on with hope

(c)beyond the sunset oh blissful (g)morning

When with our saviour, heaven is be(c)gun

Earths toiling ended, oh glorious (f)dawning

Beyond the (c)sunset (g)when day is (c)done

Should you go first and i remain, to finish with the scroll

No lessening shadows shall ever creep in

To make this life seem droll

We've known so much of happiness, we've had our cup of joy

And memory is one gift of god, that death cannot destroy

I want to know each step you take, that i may walk the same

For someday down that lonely road, you'll hear me call your name

Should you go first and i remain, one thing ill have you do

Walk slowly down that long long path, for soon ill follow you

(c)in that fair homeland we'll know no (f)parting

Beyond the (c)sunset (g)for ever (c)more