White, empty walls mock you as you pass,
Reminding that you must leave and go at last
While the halls are full of cheer and laughter,
Your soul is full of grief now and forever after
That you must leave and not come back,
Gives your heart the intent to crack
But you must go on and move by and by,
And find some way to say Goodbye
***
The lake shimmers in the evening sun,
Where you used to swim and enjoy the fun
Now it's vacant, the sun its only companion,
Everyone else has packed and left the canyon
But alone on the hill, you sit and stare,
Wondering why loneliness fills the air
But you must go on and move by and by,
And find some way to say Goodbye
***
Sitting in a chair, waiting for your name,
Climbing up the steps, your moment of fame
You receive your diploma, official and gold,
Which gives you the fear of making a fold
The sense of accomplishment is indescribable,
Making the world, for once, feel reliable
But you must go on and move by and by,
And find some way to say Goodbye
***
The trucks roll away, taking all your belongings,
While you listen to your kids' callings
Moving away, from all the safety of home,
There's no familiar face, just packing foam
Looking at your house, trying not to cry,
Until this last time, the tears did not pry
But you must go on and move by and by,
And find some way to say Goodbye
***
Your grandkids come for one last visit,
You try to act well, but you can't conceal it
Their innocent faces look as sad as yours,
Since they know the truth, in their very cores
You hug, you kiss, you talk to no end,
To make sure you will always be their friend
But you must go on and move by and by,
And find some way to say Goodbye
***
You enter a new place, a place full of love,
Everywhere you look, there is a flying dove
All you see are happy people with happy faces,
That take you back to a passel of places
The places you said goodbye to before,
Will now be in your heart, forever more
No more goodbyes, to any other fellow,
Instead, you will always be able to say Hello
