When I die, you can bury me up on a mountain top.
When I die, you can bury me up on a mountain top.
But when I die, let my spirit breathe.
Let it soar like an eagle to its highest peak -
when I die.
When I die, you can cast me out into the ocean wide.
When I die , you can cast me out into the ocean wide.
And when I die, let me spirit cry.
Let it add to the tears that make the ocean deep and wide-
when I die.
When I die, you can bury me down deep in the ground.
When I die, you can bury me down deep in the ground.
But, when I die, let these bones take root.
Like a tree that's been planted, let them come up bearing fruit
when I die.
When I die, you can toss me out on the winds of time.
When I die, you can toss me out on the winds of time.
But when I die, let these ashes roam-
Blow here, blow there - I know that they will find their true home -
when I die.
Oh, when I die
Oh, when I die
Up on the mountain top...
Out on the ocean wide...
Down deep in the ground...
Out on the winds of time...
Oh, when I die,
Oh, when I die,
Oh, when I die...