You've gone so far away, my darling Each time I think of you I cry I press your picture to my bosom Then I feel that you're close by. Years have pa**ed you've not returned dear Now they say that you have died But your soul will live forever Now I know you'll be close by. I saw you last while you were leaving The tears from you I tried to hide You took me in your arms and said dear Your memory I keep close by. They buried you in a lonely graveyard And a spot they left beside There I'll sleep 'till Jesus calls us So that we can be close by...