I Dreamed About Mama Last Night

Should you go first and I remain
To walk the road alone
I'll live in mem'ry's garden, dear
With happy days we've known
In spring I'll wait for roses red
When fades the lilacs blue
And in early fall when brown leaves call
I'll catch a glimpse of you

Should you go first and I remain
For battles to be fought
Each thing you've touched along the way
Will be a hallowed spot
I'll hear your voice, I'll see your smile
Though blindly I may grow
The mem'ry of your helping hand
Will buoy me on with hope

Beyond the sunset
Oh blissful morning
When with our Savior
Heaven is begun
Earth's toilin' ended
All glory dawnin'
Beyond the sunset
When day is done

Should you go first and I remain
To finish with a scroll
No lessenin' shadows shall ever creep in
To make this life seem droll
We've known so much of happiness
We've had our cup of joy
And mem'ry is one gift of God
That death cannot destroy

I want to know each step you take
That I may walk the same
For some day down that lonely road
You'll hear me call your name
Should you go first and I remain
One thing I'll have you do
Walk slowly down that long, long path
For soon I'll follow you

In that fair homeland
We'll know no parting
Beyond the sunset
Forevermore