You can’t avoid life once you’re brought into this world
And you can’t avoid makin’ mistakes and people gettin’ hurt
There’s some things you coulda done better and things that you should’ve known
But I still feel like cryin’ today like I cried for you three years ago

Instead I celebrate your life and the fact that you’re free
That’s why I’m singin’ and dancin’ tonight in the cemetery
That’s why I’m singin’ and dancin’ tonight in the cemetery

I remember you weak and I remember you strong
I remember you right and I recall you doin’ wrong
But you loved me with all of your heart this I know
And I still feel like cryin’ today like I cried for you three years ago

But I celebrate your life and the fact that you’re free
That’s why I’m singin’ and dancin’ tonight in the cemetery
That’s why I’m singin’ and dancin’ tonight in the cemetery

May the light of the merciful moon guide your travelin’ ways
I’m woebegone and I’m blue but I know you’re safe

I celebrate your life and the fact that you’re free
That’s why I’m singin’ and dancin’ tonight in the cemetery
That’s why I’m singin’ and dancin’ tonight in the cemetery