"In Nashville down Tennessee, a plane crashed through the trees
And in that fatal air crash was a singing star named Reeves
Now Gentleman Jim was our idol, with a sweet voice soft and low
And one of his first big hits was the tune, He'll Have To Go"

I'll tell the man to turn the juke box way down low
And you can tell your friend there with you
He'll have to go

"Now Jim, we like your love songs, which we listened to for so long
For we know that you lived the past, in each sentimental song
You gave great feeling to the words in your smooth and grainy way
A love's message of understanding you left a bowl of clay"

I'll forget many things in my lifetime
But my darling I win't forget you

"You didn't forget the lonely ones, who seldom have much to say
You made their lives more cheerful, in your quiet compelling way
Memories you re-kindled, of our dear ones out of sight
When you sang with deep emotion, of the friend you missed that night"

I rather be lonely and wait for you only
Sweetheart how I miss you tonight

"Now Jim we mourn your passing, there was no time for goodbyes
But when the tragic news was heard, tears fell from many an eye
We know you wished to say farewell to your family and families wives
So on your behalf we say goodbye in the words you once softly sung"

Adios Amigos, adios my friend.
