DO NOT STAND AT MY GRAVE AND WEEP

—Lyrics by Mary Frye (1932) and Wilbur Skeels (1996)—
(see octavo CQ9611)

See poem used on war memorial

Please note: Mary's Frye's lyrics are 'public domain' but those by Wilbur Skeels are copyright. Use of copyrighted material without prior permission of the copyright owner is unethical, illegal, and exposes the offender to both criminal and civil liability. Permission is granted for review purposes, for printing in programs where the music is sung, and for private use at funerals. Where the text is reproduced in printed form, please footnote, "Copyright © 2001 by Cantus Quercus Press, used by permission, all rights reserved." All commercial and other usage (including placing the text on other websites) must have the prior written permission of Cantus Quercus Press. If in doubt, please write to copyright@cantusquercus.com.

Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep. (1) I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glint on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. (2) When you wake in the morning hush, I am the swift, uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circling flight. I am the soft starlight at night. Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep. (Do not stand at my grave and cry. I am not there, I did not die!) Text by Mary Frye

Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep. (3) I am the song that will never end. I am the love of family and friend. I am the child who has come to rest In the arms of the Father who knows him best. (4) When you see the sunset fair, I am the scented evening air. I am the joy of a task well done. I am the glow of the setting sun. Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep. (Do not stand at my grave and cry. I am not there, I did not die!) (Copyright) text by Wilbur Skeels

© Copyright, Cantus Quercus Press, 2001. All rights reserved.

Return to catalog page.