Alan Jackson
"Farewell Party"

(Lawton Williams)

When the last breath of life is gone from my body 
And my lips are as cold as the sea 
When my friends gather around for my farewell party 
Won't you pretend you love me 

There will be flowers from those who cry when I go 
And leave you in this old world alone 
I know you'll have fun at my farewell party 
I know you'll be glad when I'm gone 

Don't be mad at me for wanting to keep you 
Til my life on this old world is through 
You'll be free at the end of my farewell party 
But I'll go away loving you 

There will be flowers from those who cry when I go
And leave you in this old world alone 
I know you'll have fun at my farewell party 
I know you'll be glad when I'm gone