When a friend goes away Boards a plane for distant shores We swallow hard and smile While waving by the door I will wait, anticipating the day Yes, I am waiting for the day When we will never have to say goodbye When I feel a little sad Missing those who've gone before me I rejoice in where they stand And in Whom they are beholding I will wait, anticipating the day Yes, I am waiting for the day When we will never have to say goodbye We will never have to say goodbye We will never have to say goodbye We will never say goodbye again We will never have to say goodbye We will never have to say goodbye We will never say goodbye again I will wait, anticipating the day Yes, I am waiting for the day When we will never have to say goodbye