I feel such sorrow, I feel such shame
I know I won't arrive in time
before whatever out there is gone
what can I do? That day is done

It's just a promise that I made
I said I'd walk in her parade
hot scalding tears I thought would flow
still in my heart, they never show

That day is done, that day is done
you know where I've gone, I won't be coming back
that day is done

Well I recall, the time and place
when they announced her precious face
I thought at once my heart would burst
still every time is like the first

There was applause when she stepped up
I wish that I could interrupt
I made no sign, I made no sound
I know I must stay underground

That day is done, that day is done
you know where I've gone, I won't be coming back
that day is done

That's why she walks, or so they say
she always knew just what I needed
now if she would just look my way
one time, before they proceed

she sprinkles flowers in the dirt
that's when a thrill becomes a hurt
I know I'll never see her face
she walks away from my resting place

That day is done, that day is donev you know where I've gone, I won't be coming back
that day is done

Well you know where I've gone, I won't be coming back
that day is done

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