I Am Always With You

When I am gone, release me, let me go,
I have so many things to see and do,
You mustn't tie yourself to me with too many tears,
But be thankful we had so many good years.

I gave you my love, and you can only guess
How much you've given me in happiness
I thank you for the love that you have shown,
But now it is time I traveled on along.

So grieve for me a while, if grieve you must
Then let your grief become comforted by trust
That it is only for a while that we must part,
So treasure the memories within your heart.
I won't be far away for life goes on,
And if you need me, call and I will come.

Though you can't see or touch me, I will be near
And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear
All my love around you- soft and clear
And then, when you come this way alone, I'll greet you with a smile
and a "Welcome Home"

Betty Rogers