C G7 C [Verse 1] C C7 F I stand here so solemn with a blank look on my face C A7 D7 G7 As you lay there dressed in pure white lace C C7 F With my head bowed low Lord the tears are streaming down C G7 C F I can hear that old preacher man say [Chorus] C F C In loving mem-o-ries we gather A7 D7 G7 In loving mem-o-ries on this sad day C C7 F In loving mem-o-ries for-ever C G7 C F C Until we meet beyond the shining river [Spoken] C7 F Pretty flowers I'll plant around you C And a white fence will surround you A7 D7 G7 And on your marker words of love I'll inscribe C C7 And though in death we're apart F You know you'll always be in my heart C G7 C F C And it won't be long till I'll be by your side [Chorus] C F C In loving mem-o-ries we gather A7 D7 G7 In loving mem-o-ries on this sad day C C7 F In loving mem-o-ries for-ever C G7 C F C Until we meet beyond the shining river