A Gospel Blues, song commemorating a great man, my late Grandfather Silas Andrews. The lyrics are inspired by his words as he battled cancer. Knowing he would be going to Glory in his last months he would tell us not to cry for him. He would be with Jesus and he would see us again when we come home. Read on to learn about Don’t Cry for Me | Story Behind Song
Story Behind Song
Growing up a Jehovah’s Wittiness, my grandfather was the only family member that remained a Christian. His love and Christ like example made an impact on my young impressionable mind. He introduced me to gospel greats like Edwin Hawkins and the late Rev. Cleveland. When I became a teenager we discovered that my grandfather had Cancer. He fought it best he could but the Lord called him home in 1981. Not knowing the Lord yet, I was devastated.
My grandfather’s influence and faith were instrumental in me leaving the JW’s. Later, in 1982 I found Christ for myself and accepted Jesus as my personal savior. I remembered how grandpa told us not to cry for him because he would be with Jesus. He used to joke and say “give me all my flowers now, not when I am dead.” That is what inspired me to write “Don’t Cry For Me.” In honor of a great Christian man that set the example for his family. I’ll see you again grandpa when I come home.
Lyrics
(Verse 1)
While I am here walk with me
Laugh with me and stand with me
Shed a tear if and when you feel the need
Say a prayer when I’m alive
But once I’m gone don’t cry
Don’t cry for me
(Chorus)
Don’t send me flowers
Give them to me while I’m here
And please don’t cry for me
But smile instead
I have gone to a place where there’s no more pain
No more sorrow, no more sickness
No more night, only day
I’m walking with Jesus,
Which is where I wanted to be
So please don’t cry for me
I’ll see you again
When you come home
When you come home
(Verse 2)
While I am here talk with me
Pray with me and comfort me
Spread some cheer if and when you feel the need
Sing a song when I’m alive
But once I’m gone don’t cry
Don’t cry for me
(Chorus)
Don’t send me flowers
Give them to me while I’m here
And please don’t cry for me
But smile instead
I have gone to a place where there’s no more pain
No more sorrow, no more sickness
No more night, only day
I’m walking with Jesus,
Which is where I wanted to be
So please don’t cry for me
I’ll see you again
When you come home
When you come home
(End Tag)
When you come
Home
(Spoken) I’ll see you again!
Don’t Cry for Me © 1996 Judith Baker (ASCAP) | Publisher LeBaker Music (ASCAP) | Music, Lyrics and Background Vocals by Judith Baker | Sound Recording and Production as work for hire by Doug Gazlay, D-Grooves Studio, Atlanta, GA 2005 | All Rights Reserved
