Lyrics:

A LAST GOODBYE / CLOSE YOUR EYES

Close your eyes, close your eyes
And think of me smiling
It’s no time for tears
Too many have already been cried...

Remember the touch of my lips
As I whisper
‘Wherever life takes you
I’ll be by your side...’

Look away, look away
No, those aren’t tears in my eyes
I guess I’ve just never been much good...
With goodbyes.

Now, close your eyes,
Close your eyes...

Dark winds have been blowing
Scattering so many lives far and wide
Do what you must –
And though my heart may be breaking
Kiss me and know –
I’ll be right here waiting...

No, I promise, cross my heart
Those aren’t tears in my eyes
I’ve just never been much good...
With goodbyes.

Now, close your eyes,
Close your eyes...

Close your eyes
Soon you’ll be dreaming
Close your eyes
And you will see
All your life
You’ve been crying
Now, close your eyes,
Close your eyes...

Shalala
Shala-lala, etc...

(simultaneous background through overlapped Verse 3)

Godspeed and safe journey
May the angels protect you
Till we next meet up
Wrapped in that warm sunshine

And I promise
When you turn to go,
I won’t cry...
I’ve just never been much good with...
No, I’ve never been much good with...
Just never been much good with...
(softly whispered/spoken)
...Goodbye.

(Background ‘Hey Jude’ type group chanting 30-45 second sing-along)

Shalala
Shala-lala
Shalala
Shala-lala
Close your eyes,
Close your eyes...
Shalala
Shala-lala
Shalala
Shala-lala, etc...