Through the back window of our '59 wagon

I watched my best friend jamie slipping further away

I kept on wavin' till I couldn't see her

And through my tears I asked again why we couldn't stay

Mama whispered softly

Time will ease your pain

Life's about changin'

Nothin' ever stays the same

And she said how can I help you

To say goodbye it's okay to hurt and it's okay to cry

Come let me hold you and I will try

How can I help you to say goodbye

I sat on our bed he packed his suitcase

I held a picture of our wedding day

His hands were trembling and we both were cryin'

He kissed me gently and then he quickly walked away

I called up mama she said

Time will ease your pain

Life's about changin'

Nothin' ever stays the same

And she said how can I help you

To say goodbye it's okay to hurt and it's okay to cry

Come let me hold you and I will try

How can I help you to say goodbye

Sittin' with mama alone in her bedroom

She opened her eyes and then squeezed my hand

She said I have to go now my time here is over

And with her final words she tried to help me understand

Mama whispered softly

Time will ease your pain

Life's about changin'

Nothin' ever stays the same

And she said how can I help you

To say goodbye it's okay to hurt and it's okay to cry

Come let me hold you and I will try

How can I help you to say goodbye