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 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 then the rest
Your love and friendship stands the test
We've had so many happy years
What is to come can hold no fears
Would you want me to suffer so?

So when that time comes, please let me go
Take me where my needs they'll tend
But stay beside me to the end
And hold me firm and speak to me 
Until my eyes no longer see

I know in time that you will see
The kindness that you do for me
Although my tail its last has waved
From pain and suffering, I've been saved

Do not grieve, it must be you 
Who must decide this thing to do
We've been so close, we two, these years
Remember joy among your tears