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4 Best Val Doonican Funeral Songs
Irish singer Val Doonican's calming voice and soothing lyrics make him a fitting choice for moments of reflection. This page focuses on his funeral-specific songs, providing free downloads, lyrics, and audio.
1) Elusive Butterfly
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2) I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen
I'll take you home again, Kathleen
Across the ocean, wild and wide
To where your heart has ever been
Since first you were my bonnie bride
The roses all have left your cheek
I've watched them fade away and die
Your voice is sad when e'er you speak
And tears bedim your loving eyes
Oh, I will take you back, Kathleen
To where your heart will feel no pain
And when the fields are fresh and green
I'll take you to your home again
I know you love me, Kathleen dear
Your heart was ever fond and true
I always feel when you are near
That life holds nothing dear but you
The smiles that once you gave to me
I scarcely ever see them now
Though many, many times I see
A darkening shadow on your brow
Oh, I will take you back, Kathleen
To where your heart will feel no pain
And when the fields are fresh and green
I'll take you to your home again
Across the ocean, wild and wide
To where your heart has ever been
Since first you were my bonnie bride
The roses all have left your cheek
I've watched them fade away and die
Your voice is sad when e'er you speak
And tears bedim your loving eyes
Oh, I will take you back, Kathleen
To where your heart will feel no pain
And when the fields are fresh and green
I'll take you to your home again
I know you love me, Kathleen dear
Your heart was ever fond and true
I always feel when you are near
That life holds nothing dear but you
The smiles that once you gave to me
I scarcely ever see them now
Though many, many times I see
A darkening shadow on your brow
Oh, I will take you back, Kathleen
To where your heart will feel no pain
And when the fields are fresh and green
I'll take you to your home again
3) If the Whole World Stopped Loving
If the whole world stopped loving
The way that you have stopped loving me
Then the heartaches and tears you caused me
Would be gone from my memory
I'd be free as the breeze that's blowing
And I'd think of you not anymore
If the whole world stopped loving
The way that you have stopped loving me
If the whole world stopped dreaming
About the things that could never be
Then the lonely nights wouldn't be as long
And the day wouldn't seem so sad to me
I'd forget about your love so sweet
And the way that you once cared for me
If the whole world stopped dreaming
About the things that could never be
But the world keeps on loving
And the dreams linger on in my mind
I know that you're gone
But my love keeps holding on
And it hurts deep inside
If the whole world stopped hoping
For someone to be their own
Then perhaps I could start my life anew
But until then I'll keep holding on
To a love that I'll never have again
And the dreams that I'll never see
If the whole world stopped hoping
For someone to be their own
But the world keeps on loving
And the dreams linger on in my mind
I know that you're gone
But my love keeps holding on
And it hurts deep inside
If the whole world stopped loving
The way that you have stopped loving me
Then the heartaches and tears you caused me
Would be gone from my memory
I'd be free as the breeze that's blowing
And I'd think of you not anymore
If the whole world stopped loving
The way that you have stopped loving me
The way that you have stopped loving me
Then the heartaches and tears you caused me
Would be gone from my memory
I'd be free as the breeze that's blowing
And I'd think of you not anymore
If the whole world stopped loving
The way that you have stopped loving me
If the whole world stopped dreaming
About the things that could never be
Then the lonely nights wouldn't be as long
And the day wouldn't seem so sad to me
I'd forget about your love so sweet
And the way that you once cared for me
If the whole world stopped dreaming
About the things that could never be
But the world keeps on loving
And the dreams linger on in my mind
I know that you're gone
But my love keeps holding on
And it hurts deep inside
If the whole world stopped hoping
For someone to be their own
Then perhaps I could start my life anew
But until then I'll keep holding on
To a love that I'll never have again
And the dreams that I'll never see
If the whole world stopped hoping
For someone to be their own
But the world keeps on loving
And the dreams linger on in my mind
I know that you're gone
But my love keeps holding on
And it hurts deep inside
If the whole world stopped loving
The way that you have stopped loving me
Then the heartaches and tears you caused me
Would be gone from my memory
I'd be free as the breeze that's blowing
And I'd think of you not anymore
If the whole world stopped loving
The way that you have stopped loving me
4) Memories Are Made of This Version by Val Doonican
The sweet, sweet memories you've given me
You can't beat the memories you've given me
Take one fresh and tender kiss
Add one stolen night of bliss
One girl, one boy, some grief, some joy
Memories are made of this
Don't forget a small moonbeam
Fold in lightly with a dream
Your lips and mine, two sips of wine
Memories are made of this
Then add the wedding bells, one house where lovers dwell
Three little kids for the flavor
Stir carefully through the days, see how the flavor stays
These are the dreams you will savor
With His blessings from above
Serve it generously with love
One man, one wife, one love through life
Memories are made of this
Then add the wedding bells, one house where lovers dwell
Three little kids for the flavor
Stir carefully through the days, see how the flavor stays
These are the dreams you will savor
With His blessings from above
Serve it generously with love
One man, one wife, one love through life
Memories are made of this
You can't beat the memories you've given me
Take one fresh and tender kiss
Add one stolen night of bliss
One girl, one boy, some grief, some joy
Memories are made of this
Don't forget a small moonbeam
Fold in lightly with a dream
Your lips and mine, two sips of wine
Memories are made of this
Then add the wedding bells, one house where lovers dwell
Three little kids for the flavor
Stir carefully through the days, see how the flavor stays
These are the dreams you will savor
With His blessings from above
Serve it generously with love
One man, one wife, one love through life
Memories are made of this
Then add the wedding bells, one house where lovers dwell
Three little kids for the flavor
Stir carefully through the days, see how the flavor stays
These are the dreams you will savor
With His blessings from above
Serve it generously with love
One man, one wife, one love through life
Memories are made of this
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