How Can I Help You To Say Goodbye? Lyrics - Singles - Patty Loveless

Through the back window of a '59 wagon 

I watched my best friend Jamie slippin' further away 

I kept on waving 'till I couldn't see her 

And through my tears, I asked again why we couldn't stay 

Mama whispered softly, Time will ease your pain 

Life's about changing, nothing ever stays the same 

And she said, How can I help you to say goodbye? 

It's okay to hurt, and it's okay to cry 

Come, let me hold you and I will try 

How can I help you to say goodbye? 

I sat on our bed, he packed his suitcase 

I held a picture of our wedding day 

His hands were trembling, we both were crying 

He kissed me gently and then he quickly walked away 

I called up mama, she said, Time will ease your pain 

Life's about changing, nothing ever stays the same 

And she said, How can I help you to say goodbye? 

It's okay to hurt, and it's okay to cry 

Come, let me hold you and I will try 

How can I help you to say goodbye? 

Sitting with mama alone in her bedroom 

She opened her eyes, and then squeezed my hand 

She said, I have to go now, my time here is over 

And with her final word, she tried to help me understand 

Mama whispered softly, Time will ease your pain 

Life's about changing, nothing ever stays the same 

And she said, How can I help you to say goodbye? 

It's okay to hurt, and it's okay to cry 

Come, let me hold you and I will try 

How can I help you to say goodbye? 

How can I help you to say goodbye?