I feel such sorrow, I feel such shame 
I know, I won't arrive on time 
Before whatever out there is gone 
What can I do? That day is done

It's just a promise that I made 
I said I'd walk in her parade 
Hot scalding tears I thought would flow 
Still in my heart they'll never show

That day is done
That day is done 
You know where I’ve gone
I won't be coming back 
That day is done

Well, I recall the time and place 
When they announced her precious face 
I thought at once my heart would burst 
Still, every time is like the first

There was applause when she stepped up 
I wished that I could interrupt 
I made no sign, I made no sound 
I know, I must stay underground

That day is done
That day is done 
You know where I've gone
I won't be coming back 
That day is done

That's why she walks or so they say 
She always knew just what I needed 
Now if she would, just look my way 
One time before they proceed

She sprinkles flowers in the dirt 
That's when a thrill becomes a hurt 
I know, I'll never see her face 
She walks away from my resting place

That day is done
That day is done 
You know where I've gone
I won't be coming back 
That day is done 

Well, you know where I've gone
I won't be coming back 
That day is done