Goodbye, old man
Your cup is full
You know it's time to leave
The time is right
You've made your choice
No use for us to grieve

Express to all
Your last goodbye,
Grateful for the years
You've lost your strength,
Vitality,
Necessity for tears

An artist in life, an artist in death
Your life was floating on the waters that lead
An artist in life, an artist in death
One sip of the water, then take your last breath

You miss your wife,
your pals and friends
One by one they're gone
It's said there'll be
another day
You know it's not your dawn

When sharing all
Your life-advice
To everyone who asks
Your carelessness
In catching up
On previous times unmasks

An artist in life, an artist in death
Your life was floating on the waters that lead
An artist in life, an artist in death
One sip of the water, then take your last breath

When calling-in
Your next-of-kins
Shaking every hand
Waiting until
All are here
It's time to make your stand

Your faithful friends
With empathy
Have listened to your strum
Relieved from struggle
And concerns
Your times of joy will come

An artist in life, an artist in death
Your life was floating on the waters that lead
An artist in life, an artist in death
One sip of the water, then take your last breath

Goodbye, old man
Your cup is full
You know it's time to leave