Well

I stand here so solemn with a blank look on my face

As you lay there dressed in pure white lace

With my head bowed, Lord, tears are streaming down

I can hear that old preacher man say

"In loving memories, we gather

In loving memories, on this sad day

Until we meet beyond the shining river"

Pretty flowers, I'll plant around you

And a white fence will surround you

And on your marker, words of love

I'll inscribe, yes, I will, darlin'

Though in death, we're apart

Darlin', you'll always be in my old heart

(And it won't) it won't be long (be long)

'Til, I'll (til, I'll) by your side (be by your side)

Oh, lord, I'll be by your side

In loving memories, we gather

In loving memories on this sad day

Until we meet beyond the shining river

Yes, that's that right, beyond that old river

Until we meet beyond the shining river, ooh