When I've Passed On Songtext
von Miriam Makeba

Wretched is a man who′s born poor in every way
He will live on promises 'til his dying day
Freedom from life is the only reward for me
That′s why I sing

High on the mountainside
That's where my soul shall bide
No marking for my grave when I pass on


Deep in my slumber land
Far from the sins of man
No heartache will I know when I pass on

When my trials are over
And I'm stripped of all my wares
I′ll be free from all my mortal and worldly cares

When all is said and done
Who′ll share the prize of one?
Whose heart will weep and mourn when I pass on?
When I pass on