Title: American Old Time Song Lyrics
Subject: Traditional & Folk Music
Author: www.traditionalmusic.co.uk
Keywords: Old time music, American, oldtimey, bluegrass

Life Is Passing Like A Dream - song lyrics 
American Old-time song lyrics from www.traditionalmusic.co.uk 
LIFE IS PASSING LIKE A DREAM Copyright, 1896, by National Music Co. Words by Eben E Rexford. Music by A. Ferner. 
As life's summer days go by us, Many happy days are ours; Hearts with love and hope are brimming, And the way is bright with flowers, But our dreams may prove dreams only, Hopes may fail and hearts grow sad, But a faith in God's sweet sunshine, Back of clouds, may make us glad. 
Chorus. Drifting down time's rapid river, Leaves upon a restless stream: Darling, clasp my true hand close, Life is passing like a dream. 
While life's summer days go by us, Dark with clouds, or Bright with sun, You and I each have a mission, Let us see it bravely done. There are loving words to utter. There are burdens we may bear, For the weak and for the weary-Work is waiting everywhere.- Chorus. 
As the days go drifting by us, Sing a little hopeful song, It may make some eye grow brighter, It may make some weak heart strong; Sing of all glad things that wait us In a time that is to be; If we but fulfill the mission God has given you and me.-Chorus.