Lyrics
Oh we never know where life will take us
I know it's just a ride on the wheel
And we never know when death will shake us
And we wonder how it will feel
So goodbye my friend
I know I'll never see you again
But the time together through all the years
Will take away these tears
It's okay now
Goodbye my friend
I've seen a lot of things that made me crazy
And I guess I held on to you
We could've run away and left, well maybe
But it wasn't time and we both knew
So goodbye my friend
I know I'll never see you again
But the love you gave me through all the years
Will take away my tears
I'm okay now
Goodbye my friend
Life's so fragile and love's so pure
We can't hold on but we try
We watch how quickly it disappears
And we never know why
But I'm okay now
Goodbye my friend
You can go now
Goodbye my friend
Listen to a sample
We lost our 7 year old and had the song "Somewhere Out There" played as we exited the Church. It had a significance to us but people that didn't know that, thought it was a touching song for a child's funeral.
Best place I know of for poetry and blessings, is the Bible. Has been used for eons. . .
Hubs has ordered, for when the time comes, Daddy's Hands.(Secular, but fitting.) . .lol ! He means for his kids to boo hoo ! ! An absolute, do not use, is Tears in My Beer ~ used at a friend's dad's send off ! As you see by the pages and pages of suggestions. . . . personalize the service to the loved one's liking ~ and hopefully, you have had time to sort this out before hand.
http://youtu.be/XyIonnVGjso This song made a beautiful tribute to my daughter ho passed suddenly last month Lisa
Hugs LindaSue
Hi AllisonCS, Thanks for your comments. Unfortunately, I don't know of any sites like that off the top of my head. However I'm sure you could find some great poems like that by doing a few google searches. Good luck!! -- Emily | Community Manager
Would like to know of a website that has memorial type poetry...to be used at funerals or memorials. Some uplifting...in gratitude for those we leave behind.
Is there a place to find appropriate memorial poetry of various "personalities" -- uplifting and grateful to those we leave behind?
It would be helpful to have a list of all titles before printing any lyrics --thanks!
Great thread - many of our families choose these songs and the ceremonies turn out beautifully. Another thing to consider is picking out specific poems/readings you'd like to have at your loved one's funeral. Our best advice is to try to match your selections with the personality of your loved one, so that he or she is properly remembered in a way true to his or her character.