i feel such sorrow i feel such shame i know i won t arrive on 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 ll 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 wished that i could interrupt i made no sign i made no sound i know i must stay underground 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 