Lyrics Falling Leaves - Grandpa Jones

Falling leaves that lie scattered on the ground
The birds and flowers that were here now can't be found
All my friends that I once had are not around
They are scattered like the leaves upon the ground

Some folks drift along through life and never thrill
To the feeling that a good deed brings until
It's too late, and they are ready to lie down
They're beneath the leaves that's scattered on the ground

To your grave, there's no use taking any gold
You cannot use it when it's time for hands to fold
When you leave this earth for a better home someday
The only thing you'll take is what you gave away

Lord, let my eyes see every need for every man
Make me stop and always lend a helping hand
Then when I'm laid beneath that little grassy mound
There'll be more friends around than leaves upon the ground