How Can I Help You Patty Loveless

Through the back window of our '59 wagon
I watched my best friend Jamie slipping further away
I kept on waving till I couldn't see her
And through my tears, I asked again why we couldn't stay

Mama whispered softly, "Time will ease your pain"
Life's about changing, nothing ever stays the same"

And she said, 'How can I help you to say goodbye
It's okay to hurt and it's okay to cry
Come, let me hold you and I will try
How can I help you to say goodbye"

I sit on our bed, he packed his suitcase
I held a picture of our wedding day
His hands were trembling, we both were crying
He kissed me gently and then he quickly walked away

I called up Mama, she said, "Time will ease your pain"
Life's about changing, nothing ever stays the same"

And she said, "How can I help you to say goodbye
It's okay to hurt and it's okay to cry
Come let me hold you and I will try
How can I help you to say goodbye"