[Verse 1]
Are you ready, ready to cry?
Are you ready, ready to cry?
This is the saddest story, we all know why
So cry, cry, cry

[Chorus]
Don't worry, buddy, we'll see this thing through
I'll cry the river that carries you through

[Verse 2]
Are you ready, ready to leave?
This life we love, you know what I mean
No more whiskey, no more cigarettes
And your last breath just like a sunset

[Chorus]
Don't worry, buddy, we'll see this thing through
I'll cry the river that carries you through
Are you ready, ready to cry?
Cry, cry, cry

[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 3]
Are you ready, ready to die?
Are you ready, ready to die?
Is there anything I can do?
'Cause saying goodbye to you will be the hardest thing I ever do
[Chorus]
Don't worry, buddy, we'll see this thing through
I'll cry the river that carries you through
Are you ready, ready to cry?
Cry, cry, cry

[Instrumental Outro]