[Verse 1]I don't go to funerals, I won't be at mineI'll be somewhere lookin' back at loved ones left behindMy life has been a wonder and I found my place in timeBut I don't go to funerals, I won't be at mine[Verse 2]I'll be somewhere singin' songs with all those friends of mineLife is great, but I can't wait to make our memories rhymeNow those who've gone before me will save my place in lineI don't go to funerals, I won't be at minе[Instrumental Break][Verse 3]There'll be a big ol' pickin' party whеn it comes my timeMe and Waylon, John and Chris and our sweetheart Patsy ClineMerle and Grady and Freddy Powers, all those pals of mineBut I don't go to funerals, I won't be at mine[Verse 4]Somewhere, I hear angel voices singin' in the windSayin' how it won't be long 'til time to fly againLife is sweet and love is good and we have had a good timeBut I don't go to funerals, I won't be at mineNo, I don't go to funerals, I sure won't be at mine
