i had a dream i died tonight
dreamed i left this world behind
everyone was scared
it was so unprepared
i dreamed you cried yourself to sleep
thinkin about how you missed me
that's not what i want
when i am dead and gone

cuz i--i don't want a funeral
i want a parade
to celebrate the life i led
the choices that i made
and you-you best not weep for me
cuz i'm not gone away
i'm watchin you from the city lights
and i'll be here to keep you safe tonight

i dreamed i tried to right my wrongs
i've been trapped in for so long
i found peace of mind
of what life could be like
i dreamed you changed when i was gone
listened to all your sad songs
tried to make it through
i was there with you

and i-i don't want a funeral
i want a parade
to celebrate the life i led
the choices that i made
and you-you best not weep for me
cuz i'm not gone away
i'm watchin you from the city lights
and i'll be here to keep you safe tonight

i had a dream i died tonight
dreamed i saw a tear in your eye..
dont cry

cuz i- i don't want a funeral
i want a parade
to celebrate the life i led
and the choces that i made (along the way)
and you- you best not weep for me
cuz i'm not gone away
i'm watching you from these city lights
and i'll be here to keep you safe tonight