Beyond the Sunset

Hank Williams Sr. · The Gospel According to Hank Williams [IMC] [2005]

(Virgil P. Brock - Blanche K. Brock)



(Spoken)

Should you go first and I remain to walk the road alone

I'll live in mem'ry's garden dear with happy days we've known

In spring I'll wait for roses red when fades the lilacs bloom

And in early fall when brown leaves fall I'll catch a glimpse of you.



Should you go first and I remain for battles to be fought

Each thing you've touched along the way will be a hallowed spot

I'll hear your voice I'll see your smile though blindly I may grope

The mem'ry of your helping hand will buoy me on with hope.



(Sang(

Beyond the sunset, oh, blissful morning

When with our Saviour heaven is begun

Earth's toiling ended, oh, glorious dawning

Beyond the sunset when day is done.



(Spoken)

Should you go first and I remain to finish with the scroll

No lessening shadows shall ever creep in to make this life seem droll

We've known so much of happiness we've had our cup of joy

And memory is one gift of God that death cannot destroy.



I want to know each step you take that I may walk the same

For someday down that lonely road you'll hear me call your name

Should you go first and I remain one thing I'll have you do

Walk slowly down that long, long path, for soon I'll follow you.



(Sang)

In that fair homeland we'll know no parting

Beyond the sunset for evermore...