Kiss Goodbye

Kiss Goodbye


Verse: 

I remember grandpa, he used to bounce me on his knee
He would always be there, is what he said to me
That kiss I gave him, as he walked out the door
Was the last time I saw grandpa, he’s not with me anymore

Chorus:

I don’t want to kiss goodbye
I just want you to stay
I don’t want to kiss goodbye
Please don’t go away
Stay with me forever
Until the end of time
I never want to lose your love
I don’t want to kiss goodbye

Verse:

I remember daddy, he used to tuck me into bed
I never had to worry, is what he always said
That kiss I gave him, as he walked out the door
Was the last time I saw daddy, he’s not with me anymore

Repeat Chorus:

Bridge:

Words could never tell
How I felt inside
Through all the goodbyes in my life
You’re every breath I take
My reason to live
Every kiss says I love you
For the rest of my life

Repeat chorus: 



Posted for: The Best Love Song Ever Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: The Seeker
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Hamilton Avatar
November 17, 2017 at 10:58 PM
Listening to this again, for probably the tenth time or more, I'm even more convinced this needs to be on the radio, hope you are doing ok, long time no hear from you!
Hamilton Avatar
February 21, 2017 at 9:47 PM
Don't know what happened to my comment? Said to me this was the winner, it should be on the radio, a7 and a fave!
Green Avatar
February 22, 2017 at 8:13 AM
Thanks so much John. I appreciate your kind comments and I am thrilled you liked the song. She asked me to write her a sad song and this is what I came up with.
White Avatar
February 13, 2017 at 11:08 PM
Chris, to me this will always be the winner :)
Green Avatar
February 14, 2017 at 8:14 AM
Thank you Darren, I appreciate it my friend.
Kinch  Avatar
February 1, 2017 at 12:57 PM
Really good luck with the contest. Love this.
Green Avatar
February 1, 2017 at 1:26 PM
Thank you Elizabeth
Burch Avatar
January 31, 2017 at 8:33 PM
Soup mail!!;)
Burch Avatar
January 31, 2017 at 7:01 PM
*tears*...Heart string puller Chris!!! Well done!! Sounds like country!! I like country. And the blues...and 80's big hair bands!! ;) GL... Big Hugggs!! Deb
Burch Avatar
January 31, 2017 at 7:54 PM
Cool!! Absolutely do that!! Big Hugggs!!!
Green Avatar
January 31, 2017 at 7:06 PM
Hmmm...anything else Deb? :) Just kidding, it is more of a slow maybe pop sing I think. I have recorded it, will try o get it on here so you can hear it if you like. Oh...thanks so much my friend.
Wolf Avatar
January 31, 2017 at 6:54 PM
This will do well in the contest, Chris< of that I'm sure! Well done my friend!
Green Avatar
January 31, 2017 at 7:05 PM
Thanks so much my friend. Hopefully I'll be able to let you hear it in the next day or two if you like.
Hamilton Avatar
January 31, 2017 at 3:45 PM
Really really good Chris, you should do more songs you are a great songwriter, really pulls at the heartstrings, will be tough to beat this one!
Green Avatar
January 31, 2017 at 4:40 PM
Thanks so much John. I appreciate your kind words. I am happy you liked it.
Parker Avatar
January 31, 2017 at 3:39 PM
nicely done, this is a hard contest, I've only tried one other contest like this, not being a song writer, good luck
Green Avatar
January 31, 2017 at 4:36 PM
Thanks so very much my friend. I am happy you liked this, but I read yours earlier, that is some stiff competition.
Y. Avatar
January 31, 2017 at 3:24 PM
Cont- A without a doubt seven and a fav:-) Alexis
Green Avatar
January 31, 2017 at 3:35 PM
Thanks again my friend. :)
Y. Avatar
January 31, 2017 at 3:19 PM
WoW! Chris, This is so good and well written. I loved everything about this piece from start to finish. It was the perfect lyric/song.They lyrics were nostalgic and sentimental.I am literally blown away by this piece. I can tell you are a song writer from this write. I've never met any of my biological grandfathers. But I had a step grandfather that loved me so. And father was dear to me. I think you just secured a spot at the top with this write. I wish you the best of luck in the contest.
Green Avatar
January 31, 2017 at 3:35 PM
Thank you so very much Alexis. I always appreciate the kindness you show me. I am thrilled you liked this one.
Chircop Avatar
January 31, 2017 at 2:36 PM
I always wished to know my grandma from mama's side..She died before I was born...I really wish I had known her...I was so scared abput dad dying few months ago...Thank God He didnt..but I m so scared when that time comes and I might have to say goodbye...This is heartwrenchingly sad and profound..Misted my eyes..I can feel 'you'..On the other hand its important not to loose the ones we love ..To show them we love them whilst wecan..Fantastic lyric song..Loved it.
Green Avatar
January 31, 2017 at 2:45 PM
I never knew either of my grandfathers and only knew my grandmother on my father's side. She passed many years ago. I lost my father about 3 years ago and it was a sad time. Thanks so very much my sweet friend for your always kind words to me.
Smith Avatar
January 31, 2017 at 2:20 PM
Fabulous song...she has a great voice.
Green Avatar
January 31, 2017 at 2:44 PM
Thanks so very much Tim. I had to pull the link down...technical difficulties. :)
Stover Avatar
January 31, 2017 at 2:17 PM
This really touched me on a deeply personal level. It's always painful to say good-bye to someone you love so dearly. Poetry and music should produce emotion in the reader/listener. You've done that beautifully, Chris.
Green Avatar
January 31, 2017 at 2:43 PM
Thank you Christy, I am happy you liked this and that you took the time to leave such kind words for me.
Allison Avatar
January 31, 2017 at 1:41 PM
Such touching lyrics Chris this is very beautiful:-) hugs Jan xx
Green Avatar
January 31, 2017 at 2:42 PM
Thanks so very much Jan for your always kind words.
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January 31, 2017 at 1:30 PM
- The title made me a little anxious .... (do not say goodbye) ... - A touching and beautiful song by Melissa Faith Myers - Lose our loved ones is painful and feels like open wounds - They live in our hearts - A wonderful poem Chris, which should be sung by M.F.M. - Best wishes for the top win :) - .... BTW... I hate goodbye - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Green Avatar
January 31, 2017 at 2:42 PM
Thanks so very much my friend, I am thrilled you enjoyed this. And thanks for your help, I appreciate you Anne-Lise.
White Avatar
January 31, 2017 at 1:29 PM
7 fav no doubt about it. This totally blows me away. Contest or not, I simply love this, speechless.
White Avatar
February 4, 2017 at 3:49 AM
I am so in love with this love song :)
Green Avatar
January 31, 2017 at 2:42 PM
Thanks so very much Darren. Your encouraging comments always bring a smile to my face.
Robinson Jr. Avatar
January 31, 2017 at 1:26 PM
Wonderful, wonderful lyric poem/song, Chris. I'm a songwriter, and this is solid gold. Very nicely done. Song writing format is on point. Everything about this song is all good. Loved it. A 7 and a fave. Sweet double combo song. Hope you do good in the contest. I might enter one of my songs. Love and peace to you.
Hamilton Avatar
April 18, 2017 at 7:45 PM
You're right nothing better!
Green Avatar
January 31, 2017 at 2:41 PM
Thanks so very much Freddie. I have been writing songs for a very long time. That truly is my passion. Poetry is amazing but to hear a song come together with instrumental and vocals, there is nothing better.
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