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. Chorus:. 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. Where they announced her precious face. I thought at once my heart would burst. Still every time is like the first. There was applause as she stepped up. I wished that I could interrupt. I made no sign I made no sound. I know I must stay underground. Chorus. That's why she walks or so they say. She always knew just what I needed. But 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.