Close By Lyrics & Chords By Bill Monroe And The Bluegrass Boys

You've gone so far away, my darling
each time i think of you i cry
i press your picture to my bosom
then i feel that you're close by
Years have passed you've not returned dear
now they say that you have died
but your soul will live forever
now i know you'll be close by
I saw you last while you were leaving
the tears from you i tried to hide
you took me in your arms and said dear
your memory i keep close by
They buried you in a lonely graveyard
and a spot they left beside
there i'll sleep 'till jesus calls us
so that we can be close by