The time for us to say goodbye is near
The day I hoped would never come is here
Though many hearts are broken we must somehow carry on
Cause I think you’re gonna miss me when I’m gone

I thought my life was over when we met
So little to remember, so much to forget
Though it was you who saw me through the darkness to the dawn
Still I think you’re gonna miss me when I’m gone

I’m a modest man
And it hurts me to say these things to you
After all we’ve been through it’s the least that I can do
So instead of just goodbye I’ll say so long
And as for the light by which you see me leave it on

I’m a better man than I was before
Knowing you has made me strong
And I sure am going to miss you when I’m gone
Yes I sure am going to miss you when I’m gone

– Randy Newman