When Tomorrow Starts Without Me

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When tomorrow starts without me, and Iam not here to see
When the sun will rise and find your eyes, all filled with tears for me
I wish so much you wouldnt cry, the way you did today
while thinking of the many things, we didnt get to say.

I know how much you love me, as much as I love you
And each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too
But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand
That an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand.
And said my place was ready, in heaven far above
and that I'd have to leave behind, those I dearly love.

But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye
For all of life, I'd always thought, I didnt want to die.
I had so much to live for, so many things to do
It seemed almost impossible that I was leaving you.

I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared, and all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday, for even just a while
I'd say goodbye and kiss you, maybe see you smile.

But then I fully realized this could never be,
for emptiness and memories, would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things that I might miss tomorrow
I thought of you, and when I did, my heart was filled with sorrow.

But when I walked through heaven's gates, I felt so much at home
When God looked down and smiled at me from his golden throne
He said, "This is eternity, and all Ive promised you
Today for life on earth is past, but here it starts anew."

"I promise no tomorrow, but today will always last
and since each days the same day, there's no longing for the past.
But you have been so faithful, so trusting and so true
Though there were times you did some things, you knew you shouldnt do."

"But you have been forgiven, and now atlast your finally free
So won't you take my hand and share my life with me?
So when tomorrow starts without me, dont think we're far apart
for everytime you think of me, Iam right here in your heart.

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