Lyrics:

After I pass away, don't let the house grow cold
Open up the windows wide, let the story still be told
Take that Bible from the table, brush the dust away
Know every word inside it was for you someday
After I pass away, don't stand here long in tears
I've already fought my battles, I've already faced my fears
If you walk back through that doorway, and I'm not there to see
Just know the love I held for you is what set me free
After I pass away, don't think I'm far from you
Love don't end in a hospital room
It just breaks on through
After I pass away, when you whisper my name
I'll be closer than the wind, calling you the same

After I pass away, forgive the man I was
I was learning how to love, while pretending I was tough
If you ever doubt yourself like I often did
Remember you were always the best thing I ever did
After I pass away, don't carry all this blame
Lay down beside the cross, letting mercy take away
After I pass away, stand up tall and strong
Live the life I choose to live and carry on

After I pass away, this won't be the end
Grace will close the distance between a father and his friend
After I pass away through the dark of day
Look for me in the light
I'll be okay