When I'm Gone

A bright (E)sunrise will contradict

the heavy fog that weighs you down.

In spite of all the fun'ral songs,

the birds will make their joyful sounds.

(Amaj9)You'll wonder why the earth still (E)moves,

you'll wonder how you'll carry (C#m)on.

(A)But you'll be okay on that first day (B7)when I'm gone.

(B7)Dusk (E)will come with fireflies,

and (A)whippoorwill and (E)crickets call.

And ev'ry star will take its place in silv'ry gown and (G#m)purple shawl.

(Amaj9)You'll lie down in our big bed,

dread the dark and dread the dawn.

(A)But you'll be alright on that first night when I'm gone.

(E)You will reach for me in vain,

you'll be whispering my name,

as if sorrow were your friend and this world so (B7)alien.

But life will (E)call with (Esus2)daffodils

and morning (A)glorious blue skies.

You'll think of me;

some memory, and softly smile to your (B7)surprise.

(Amaj9)And even though you love me still,

you will know where you (B)belong.

(A)Just give it (E)time;

we'll both be (Asus2)fine when I'm (E)gone.