If it should be that I grow frail and weak And pain should keep me from sleep Then you should do what must be done For this, the last battle can't be won

You will be sad - I understand Don't let your grief then stay your hand For this day, more than all the rest Your love and friendship stand the test

We've had so many happy years What is to come can hold no fears You'd not want me to suffer so When the time comes, please let me go

Take me where my needs they'll tend Only, stay with me until the end And hold me firm and speak to me Until my eyes no longer see

I know, in time, you too, will see It is a kindness, you do for me Although my tail, it's last has waved From pain and suffering I have been saved

Don't grieve that it should be you Who must decide this thing to do We've been so close, we two these years Don't let your heart hold any tears.