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

I'll live in memory'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 memory of your helping hand will buoy me on with hope

Beyond the sunset, oh blissful morning

When with our savior, heaven is begun

Earth's toiling ended, oh glory dawning

Beyond the sunset when day is done

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

In that fair homeland, we'll know no parting

Beyond the sunset for ever more