Farewell Party Song Lyrics and Chords by Gene Watson
Farewell Party
Recorded by Gene Watson
Written by
Lawton Williams
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When the last breath of life
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Is gone from my
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friends gather 'round
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my farewell
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party
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Want you pretend you l
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flowers from those
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cry when I'm gone
And leave you in this world
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alone
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know you'll have fun
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my farewell
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party
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know you'll be glad when I'm
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gone
Don't be mad at me for
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wanting to keep
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you
Till my life on this old world is
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through
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You'll be free at the end of
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my farewell
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party
But
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I'll go away loving
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you
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flowers from those
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cry when I'm gone
And leave you in this world
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alone
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know you'll have fun
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farewell
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party
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know you'll be glad when I'm
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know you'll be glad when I'm
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FAQ
Who sang the the song Farewell Party?
- The song Farewell Party was sang by Gene Watson.
Who is Gene Watson?
- Gary Gene Watson (born October 11, 1943) is an American country music singer. He is most famous for his 1975 hit "Love in the Hot Afternoon," his 1981 #1 hit "Fourteen Carat Mind," and his signature 1979 song "Farewell Party." Watson's long career has included five number one hits, 21 top tens, and 48 charted singles.
