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Richie Origins: The authors of the 'Carter Family songs' (395* d) Lyr Add: WHEN I'M GONE 13 Dec 08

When I'm Gone is "You'll Miss Me When I'm Gone" by Delehanty and Hengler 1874. I can't find the original lyrics. Anyone?

This was first recorded by Blind Alfred Reed in 1928. The Carters may have based their version on his as they did with another song. Anyone have Reed's lyrics?

WHEN I'M GONE- Carter Family 1929

    [INSTRUMENTAL BREAK]

You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
Oh, I know you will miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me by my walk
You're gonna miss me by my talk
Oh, I know you will miss me when I'm gone

    When I'm gone (When I'm gone)
    When I'm gone (When I'm gone)
    Oh, I know you will miss me when I'm gone
    When I'm gone (When I'm gone)
    When I'm gone (When I'm gone)
    Oh, I know you will miss me when I'm gone
    [INSTRUMENTAL BREAK]

You're gonna miss me by my prayers
You're gonna miss me everywhere
Oh, I know you will miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me by my song
You're gonna miss me all day long
Oh, I know you will miss me when I'm gone

    When I'm gone (When I'm gone)
    When I'm gone (When I'm gone)
    Oh, I know you will miss me when I'm gone
    When I'm gone (When I'm gone)
    When I'm gone (When I'm gone)
    Oh, I know you will miss me when I'm gone
    [INSTRUMENTAL BREAK]

You're gonna miss me by my ways
You're gonna miss me everyday
Oh, I know you will miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me by my song
You're gonna miss me all day long
Oh, I know you will miss me when I'm gone

    When I'm gone (When I'm gone)
    When I'm gone (When I'm gone)
    Oh, I know you will miss me when I'm gone
    When I'm gone (When I'm gone)
    When I'm gone (When I'm gone)
    Oh, I know you will miss me when I'm gone

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