When You Gotta Go

'When You Gotta Go'
copyright 2010 by Rick Reiley

Dig my grave, make it shallow
Heck just lay me on the ground
Clear a path and play the fiddle
And then dance all around

I have had a good ride
So carry on with the show
I'd just as soon stay here
But when you gotta go -you gotta go

(Chorus)
When you gotta go-You gotta go
If you're gonna get there on time
I hope to see you later
In the afterglow sublime

Life ain't for the squeamish
Or the faint of hearted
Get on with your living
Or you'll wind up where you started

I enjoy the scenery
But God may have other plans
When you gotta go- you gotta go
No matter where you stand

(chorus)

I'd like to hang around a while

But I may be needed elsewhere now

When you gotta go-you gotta go

No matter why or where or how

(chorus)