The sun's setting slowly, beyond the last hill As a chorus sings softly to a world waiting still Of hearts weak and saddened and lives growing dim Adios amigo, Gentleman Jim Whet he lifted up his head, and then began to sing Was like carols at Christmas, or birds in the Spring Such joy and such sunshine reflected in him Adios amigo, Gentleman Jim Then God, while out walking, one day heard him singing, With sadness and want to inspire Said "Jim listen to me, one favour please do me Come sing in my heavenly choir" Now the long day is over, and the good race is run And the world smiles much brighter for the things Jim has done A place in God's chorus, they made just for him Adios amigo, Gentleman Jim