Tell them about me, tell them everything Ohh, after I'm gone, after I'm gone Make it exciting, let all know I was fun And tell a story like a beautiful dream Ohh, the dress I wore was a fine silk crepe cream And, ohh Remember me And, ohh Remember me well Oh, the dance held in that old Texas barn Papa Sam was handsome to the ladies he shunned I sat outside smoking I was elegant and young If not for that fine evening None of you souls would be around And, ohh Remember me And, ohh Remember me well You're a wild and beautiful thing The gods are crying when they hear you sing When they hear you sing Whatever happens, I'll be right here After all your tears, after all your tears Tell them about me and tell them everything Ohh, after I'm gone, after I'm gone After I'm gone, after I'm gone