When death shall close these eyelids, and this heart shall cease to beat, and they lay me down to rest in some flowery bound retreat. CHORUS Will you miss me (miss me when I'm gone) ? Will you miss me (miss me when I'm gone) ? Will you miss me (miss me when I'm gone) ? Will you miss me when I'm gone ? Perhaps you'll plant a flower on my poor, unworthy grave. Come and sit alone beside me, when the roses nod and wave. CHORUS One sweet thought my soul shall cherish, when this fleeting life has flown, this sweet thought will cheer when dying, will you miss me when I'm gone. CHORUS When these lips shall never more press a kiss upon thy brow, but lie cold and still in death, will you love me then as now. CHORUS