I've just written a farewell song that incorperated thoughts of some good friends who had died. The chorus goes ......

When we meet again there'll be such singing
When we meet again we'll set the heavens ringing
We'll raise our voice in harmony and roll the years away
When we meet again .... some day

Otherwise, I can think of no finer verse than Dave Webber's tribute to his friend John Purdy .................

And when my song is o'er and done and singing it must cease
Just lay me down in country ground to find eternal peace
And just one thing before I go, with you I'd like to share
That peace for me can only be when song is on the air