If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep.
Then, you must 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 close and speak to me,
Until my eyes no longer see.

I know, in time that you will see,
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.

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

Smile, for we walked together,
for a little while.