Lyr Req: Songs of farewell

Subject: Songs of farewell - suggestions sought
From: squeezy99
Date: 26 Aug 09 - 06:35 AM

A friend of mine was tragically killed by a drunk driver a few days ago.
I'm thinking I'd like to make a contribution at the funeral - one thought was a song of farewell.
Any suggestions of any suitable songs?

Thanks

Steve

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Songs of farewell
From: Gervase
Date: 26 Aug 09 - 06:42 AM

There have been some good threads with suggestions in the past - try here and here for a couple. And sorry to hear of your friend's tragic end - good luck with singing through the tears.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Songs of farewell
From: Commander Crabbe
Date: 26 Aug 09 - 01:04 PM

Try "Beyond The Distant Hills"

http://www.rhapsody.com/martyn-wyndham-read/oceans-in-the-sky/beyond-the-distant-hills

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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Songs of farewell
From: mg
Date: 26 Aug 09 - 01:27 PM

are you going away with no word of farewell mg

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Songs of farewell
From: Marje
Date: 26 Aug 09 - 03:06 PM

That's a brave thing you're doing, and I'm sure your friend would be proud of you.

Dave Webber's Parting Song
@displaysong.cfm?SongID=8606
might be the sort of thing you're after?

Marje

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Songs of farewell
From: oldhippie
Date: 26 Aug 09 - 05:36 PM

Maybe you could slightly rework "Until We Meet Again" by Gordon M. Edwards. (On CD by Kilkenny Krew)

chorus:

Until we meet again my trusted friend
I just want to tell you how good it has been
There's a place in my heart that's always there for you
And I hope it won't be long until we meet again

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Songs of farewell
From: Haruo
Date: 26 Aug 09 - 06:41 PM

My mother-in-law's memorial service was last Sunday. We sang four songs, probably none of which would be appropriate but not knowing your late friend I couldn't really say:

"In the Garden" (hymn; congregational participation encouraged)
"Eagle when she flies" (Dolly Parton)
"The Great Storm Is Over" (Bob Franke)
"Now is the hour" (aka Maori Farewell Song)

My wife's choices.

Haruo

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Songs of farewell
From: Amos
Date: 26 Aug 09 - 11:05 PM

The PArting Glass is one of my favorites.

ALthough not a farewell song, "Abide With Me" will endure and fit any such parting.


A

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Songs of farewell
From: Haruo
Date: 26 Aug 09 - 11:37 PM

I like "And I bid you good night".

Haruo