Tell them about me Tell them everything After I'm gone, after I'm gone Make it exciting, let them know I was fun And tell the story like a beautiful dream Oh the dress I wore was a fine silk crepe cream
And ooh, remember me And ooh, remember me well
Oh the dances in that old Texas barn Papa Sam was handsome To the ladies he shone I stood outside smoking I was elegant and young If not for that fine evening None of you souls would be around
And ooh, remember me And ooh, remember me well
Oh you're a wild and beautiful thing The gods are crying when they hear you sing Whatever happens, I'll be right here After all your tears, after all your tears
But tell them about me, Tell them everything After I'm gone After I'm gone