Loretta Lynn
"Close My Eyes" lyrics

Close My Eyes

I know he knows I'm dead
So why don't he close my eyes?
Cause as long
As they stay open
I can see where my heart lies

It's buried
At his feet
And when he steps on it
It cries
Everybody knows I'm dead
So why don't
They close my eyes?

My blue eyes are open wide
And I can see her
Take my place
I'm numb still I can feel the dirt
He's throwing
In my face

He was every breath I breathe
So how could I survive?
Everybody knows I'm dead
So why don't
They close my eyes?

My blue eyes are open wide
And I can see her
Take my place
I'm numb still I can feel the dirt
He's throwing
In my face

He was every breath I breathe
So how could I survive?
Everybody knows I'm dead
So why don't
They close my eyes?

Authors: Loretta Lynn