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 I take a walk I mow the grass

 I don't worry 'bout

 the years that pass

 My wife is dead I live alone

 in my little country home

 I have my memories

 and dogs for friends

 I water the ferns I plant some seeds

 I make sure to pull out all the weeds

 And to help myself along

 I like to whistle this funny little song

 I sang in my army days when I was young

 A hot air balloon I will float away

 At times I'm holding you

 My kids and grandkids come

 to stay with me once a year

 And on New Years I drive down to be with them

 Though I'm happy often I feel lonely

 But when I sleep I hear my wife speak

Don't feel alone because you're not really alone

 Sweetheart no don't think you're alone

 I feed the cat I sweep the floor

 I don't fear dying anymore

 I like to fish with Ed and Will

 in the pond by the old paper mill

 I am resigned to fish (finish) out my days in this way