Story Behind The Song
**** For Daryl ****
PETERSBURG, INDIANA - Daryl Anderson, 57, formerly of Petersburg, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, in Topeka, Kan. He was a territorial representative for the California Pellet Mill and a military veteran.
He is survived by son, Brady; brothers Dwight and Garry; and father, Wayne. Services will be held 1 p.m. EST Wednesday at Harris Funeral Home. Burial in Union Cemetery in Union, Ind. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to service at the funeral home.
Song Description
At a funeral shouldn't we actually be celebrating a life!
| Song Length |
4:52 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Rock - Roots/Rock n' Roll |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Peaceful |
Subject |
Life, Laugh, Smile |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
You speak to ears that cannot hear
With downcast eyes filled with tears
From across the room a nervous laugh
A happy tale from the past
Don't be sad, I've gone to a better place
Be glad, give thanks as you look upon my face
Don't speak in whispers, no please don't cry for me
Smile and laugh my friend, don't cry for me
Long faces with swollen eyes
A tender word, a gentle sigh
A warm embrace, a soft touch
A solemn room for so much love
Don't be sad, I've gone to a better place
Be glad, give thanks as you look upon my face
Don't speak in whispers, no please don't cry for me
Smile and laugh my friend, don't cry for me
(reflective instrumental bridge)
Don't be sad, I've gone to a better place
Be glad, give thanks as you look upon my face
Don't speak in whispers no please don't cry for me
Smile and laugh my friend, don't cry for me