Good-byes are the heartaches giving,
Release to those who go,
Longing not forgetting,
How much we loved them so.

He bowed his head and lingered,
Not wishing he had to leave,
Consumed in his emotions,
He knew for her he’d grieve

Good-byes are the heartaches giving,
Release to those who go,
Loving not forgetting,
How much they loved us so.

Our children here are busy,
The grand kids growing strong,
But there is an empty place,
Where you are missed, and you belong.

Good-byes are the heartaches giving,
Release to those who go,
Remembering not forgetting,
You are still loved you know.

I see you in my visions,
Alone in the pale moonlight,
I see a glimpse of heaven.
Your smile is shining bright.

Good-byes are heartaches giving,
Release to those who go,
Loving not forgetting,
Remembering our love so.

My toil on earth’s not finished,
I’d rather be with you,
I’ll be there with you later,
For our dinnertime for two.

Good-byes are the heartaches giving,
Release to those who go,
Knowing that it won’t be long,
And I’ll be home with you.