Thoughts on When I Leave this World Behind written by Irving Berlin in 1915

Sunrise used to make me happy.

Now it leaves me feeling crappy. 

Plopped in senior luxury place,

Is supposed to bring a smile to my face?

Aging sucks and I’ll say it once more —

Leaving this world I’ll gladly vote for!

So I’ve said my sad little piece, but Irving Berlin said it lots better—

I’ll post his great lyrics for you to enjoy, then, quickly as possible, wind up this letter!

This is nicely sung by Eddie Fisher:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2X8mOT8sKc

Here is a link with the tune:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYfwANc9ev8

And this one has a score!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsyG-kJ09aE

When I Leave the World Behind

Lyrics

1st verse:
I know a millionaire,
Who's burdened down with care,
A load is on his mind.
He's thinking of the day
When he must pass away
And leave his wealth behind.
I haven't any gold
To leave when I grow old,
Somehow it passed me by.
I'm very poor, but still
I'll leave a precious will
When I must say goodbye.

Chorus:
I'll leave the sunshine to the flowers,
I'll leave the spring time to the trees;
And to the old folks I'll leave the mem'ries
Of a baby upon their knees.
I'll leave the night time to the dreamers,
I'll leave the song birds to the blind;
I'll leave the moon above to those in love,
When I leave the world behind,
When I leave the world behind.

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