[INSTRUMENTAL INTRO] I've never been the kind of man To go to church, or pray. But love, I would do anything To have just one more day. I've lived a good long life with you, The children are all grown. I made a happy home with you, But now it's time to go!... [sustained, crescendo] [INSTRUMENTAL BREAK] [CHORUS] And I know I promised I'd never leave you, But you know that ain't my call to make. So I'm asking you to hold me while I slip Into the dream from which one never wakes. And while I never had a scrap of faith, I know that this can't be the end. There could never be a world so cruel That I would not get to see you again... [INSTRUMENTAL BREAK] [INSTTRUMENTAL BREAK] [VERSE 2] Do you recall our wedding day, The vows I made to you? I fear that I must break them now, There's nothing I can do. And though I know you'll miss me, love I know you'll carry on. I'll be there to welcome you home Before too very long... [sustained, crescendo] [INSTRUMENTAL BREAK] [CHORUS] And I know I promised I'd never leave you, But you know that ain't my call to make. So I'm asking you to hold me while I slip Into the dream from which one never wakes. And while I never had a scrap of faith, I know that this can't be the end. There could never be a world so cruel That I would not get to see you again... [INSTRUMENTAL BRIDGE] [INSTTRUMENTAL BRIDGE] [PRE-CHORUS] And when I've finally faded, Love, don't shed a tear for me! I used to live my life in chains, But girl, you set me free! [CHORUS] And I know I promised I'd never leave you, But you know that ain't my call to make. So I'm asking you to hold me while I slip Into the dream from which one never wakes. [RISING INTENSITY] And while I never had a scrap of faith, I know that this can't be the end. There could never be a world so cruel That I would not get to see you again!... [sustained, crescendo] [SOFT INSTRUMENTAL OUTRO] [FADE TO END]