I have cancer and am losing the battle. I truly hope this reaches all who it needs to. Bless you all!

My son asked me to be sure this song was played at his funeral. He was a perfectly healthy 32 year old. I told him I wouldn't be around when that time came, but about 3 months later I honored his wish. RIP John - I will keep you in my heart forever and a day. Love, Mom

I have terminal cancer, and am in my final months, if not weeks. This song goes out to every living soul who has been a special part of my life for the past 68 years. We’ve lived, we’ve loved, we’ve laughed, we’ve cried, we were always there for each other. Please continue to do that for the special people in your own lives, cherish your life, cherish the ones you love, cherish the ones who love you. Remember that everyone who enters your circle during your life has something of value to offer. Cherish that. God bless all.

The Lord never promised his children wouldn't go through trials, but he did promise he would walk with us through them. God Bless You. And my prayers are with you.

He knew his ticket was punched, and he'd soon be leaving us, yet he pushed on to finish his final album. Thank you Warren for all you gave us.

Lost our son in 2003 to leukemia and Lymphoma. Chad was 22. He fought his 7 months battle bravely to the end. This song is for Chad.

I played this song at my husband's funeral 13 years ago. He passed away at 48 years old. William Cribbs 4/15/1962 - 3/11/2011 These years have gone by so fast. I sure do miss you Willie. Love Deidra 🩵💙🩵💙

My mom's been battling stage 4 lung cancer for 5 years and this song is a reminder for me how strong love is. Fuck cancer

I'm a nurse and I play this whenever I lose one of my beloved patients. People say "I couldn't do it... it's too depressing" but for me, it's the opposite. I know the difference I make in their day and their lives. I think of every smile, laugh, dance and hug they wouldn't get if I wasn't there. I try to bring all the joy possible to their final days. 😢❤

Just lost my tia last night to stage 4. Grateful to say she was surrounded by her family and she took her last breath after we all said amen when accompanied in a prayer by her pastor. Ill always keep her in my heart. Thank you all for your own stories🙏 sorry for your loss as well

It is an amazing song.... sad it took me this many years to hear it. Mr. Zevon was a greater talent than the public understood, but musicians got it.

Happy Heavenly Anniversary William Cribbs & Deidra Cribbs August 7,1982 - August 7,2024 Would have been married. 42 years this year. Total of years together 43 years almost 44 years Willie passed away April 15,1962 - March 9,2011 48 years at the time of his death. I am now 62 years old out children have all grown up. 1, Jenci Cribbs Olsen 41 January 30,1983 2, Lacey Cribbs De Jesus 30 February 3,1994 3, Trevor Cribbs 26 January 16,1998 Grandson Carter Olsen 18 September 21,2005 I played this song at his funeral. Great song. Makes tears come lots of tears.

"If I leave you, it doesn't mean that I love you any less." That line always brings tears to my eyes.

Rest in paradise Sean Lock

My Dear wife passed 3 weeks ago from cancer, this song says it all.

Warren Zevon did not write this song to bum people out .. He wrote it to Empower the people .. !! God Bless us all ...

27 and slowly dying of kidney and liver failure. I’ve lived life with some much joy and so many regrets. Always keep the ones you love nearby.

Just lost my brother in law to brain cancer, his friend sang this at the funeral.. R.I.P Phil

My wife gave me this album when it came out, 2 months later she was diagnosed with cancer, 1 month later she was gone. This song still resonates 16 years later. RIP Warren. Thank You for an incredible and emotional album.

My brother passed away 2 weeks ago. I'm playing this song in his honor. I'll keep him in my heart for awhile.

RIP Warren. It's been a long time that you've been gone; the beauty and heartbreak of your voice will never fade...

My dad died on 7/1/23. I will keep him in my heart for longer than a while. Beautiful song. Every line.

I have terminal cancer too. My brothers and sisters I have you in my prayers!

The way his voice sounds on this song, it’s that of sorrowful acceptance that something profound is going to happen and change things forever. He seemed to be very good at expressing emotion in his songs, no matter how he felt.

Since my last comment, I've been diagnosed with a serious lung disease, and breathing is sometimes difficult and painful, I've never been a smoker, so feel a little bit cheated .The line in this song "The wheels keep turning, but i'm running out of breath" just about sums me up. However, i'm still here, and enjoy listening to Warren Zevon songs RIP Warren.

Just lost my best friend to cancer - I am lost and this is to you James Carson Thorn RIP

I lost my husband of almost 51yrs.He introduced me to this song. I'd cry as he sung it. He will be in my heart ❤️ untill I am blessed to meet again in Heaven. The song brings tears always 😢😢😢I will always love ❤️ u honney. 7 kisses 💋 😘

RIP Sean. Let's make sure your epitaph says "NOOOOO!!! WHY!!!???? AAAAHHGGH!!!" Like you wanted

Lost my husband 2 months ago and he wanted this song played at his funeral BJW I will keep you in my heart forever and a day ❤

Hi all. I'm dealing with a lesser variety of pancreatic cancer. Doing fine-it was/is early stage 3. They may have gotten all of it but I'm getting more intensive chemo. I wish all who are struggling with staying alive could feel like I do. After I got out of an 11 day stay in the hospital (a complication of unknown source old GI bleed-eventually determined to be nonproblematic), the 3-4 first days out were amazing. Not in terms of physical energy (I stayed awake the first 2weeks out at most 6 hours at a time) but my spirit energy was like a newborn colt combined with me strapped onto a Saturn 5 rocket. Truly amazing. I would like to bottle that feeling and send it to all who could use it. I just got off the phone with an old acquaintance/fellow fighter for justice who has done fantastic work and is dealing with metastatic cancer. I had her laughing and having a good time for over an hour and a half. I done real good. Do good for yourself and others.

My beautiful husband played this song for me some 20 years ago. I started to cry then and am crying right now as I kiss him goodbye. Marty you will be in my heart always.

My husband passed away April of 2021 from bladder cancer. I had heard this song, I believe, on Grey's Anatomy or another medically-related show. I researched the words and had them posted inside the bulletin we handed out at my husband's memorial service. I keep the home fires burning, no matter what. I will keep Mike in my heart every minute of every day.

I lost my Dad in 2003 to bladder cancer. We played this song at his funeral. This album came out about a month before he passed. I remember watching the Letterman appearance with my Dad. He was gone a month later. I can't listen to this without crying my eyes out. I miss him so much 😢

the way Warren dealt with his illness, the way he carried himself was an amazing display of bravery and class. he was a remarkable talent and person. R.I.P.

A man I have Loved for 25 yrs passed away last Friday from brain cancer he will always be in my heart. My heart is broken

My best friend of 67 years passed just recently and forever in my heart. Was my best ever buddy. Cancer claimed him. Rest in peace forever in my heart.

I love you dad. You get to see your beloved brother in heaven today. You will always be in my heart

My 90 year-old Father died 27 Dec. 2022. I just had to listen to this twice tonight. Miss you both. Thanks for the songs, Warren.

My mother passed away this morning after a short but difficult battle with cancer and dementia. I was given the precious gift to hold her hand and be with her as she took her last breath, and watched her slip away so peacefully. My father passed 7 years ago and she missed him every day. The last thing I said to her was “Mama, daddy’s looking for you-he’s waiting for you. Go and find him, mama. Go to daddy, he’s waiting for you.” As soon as I said that she just let go and slipped away. I always will think of them with this song, and will play it at her memorial. My earnest well wishes to all of you struggling with loss: may you find peace and be surrounded by loving kindness as you say goodbye.

RIP Sean, thanks Jimmy.

This song was played at my cousin's funeral. I had never heard it before even though I was a fan of Warren's. Shortly, thereafter, my dad passed. I asked that it be played at the end of his service. This song has touched my ❤ like no other...

We all should donate what we can spare to Cancer Research. Reading the sad Comments, you realise just how many people are fighting this dreadful illness. Medical Research will go a long way to rid the World of Cancer. 😕

I miss my grabdpa so much 😢😢😢 I have a major important meeting at work today and this song came on as if he was here reminding me how rockstar ae are. Thanks grandpa I love you

“These wheels keep turning but they’re running out of steam.” One of the most devastating lyrics I’ve heard. He confronted his mortality by writing the most heartbreaking, yet weirdly optimistic song ever.

I am so grateful to Warren Zevon....my two sons James Crofts aged 14 and John Andrew Crofts aged 24 died and recently my grandson Arden James Butcher aged 13 days died. All these losses and it is so hard to keep alive. Thank you Warren Zevon for this song it is my crutch as I cry constantly. To those terminally ill I send you my unconditional love xxx

I lost my brother exactly 4 weeks ago and they played this at his funeral too. He will always be in my heart. RIP Tim...

Might seem ridiculous in light of so many losing family. My sincere condolences to everyone. But I had to put my dog down fifteen months ago today. A day hasn't passed that I've not wept for missing him. He was the best friend I've ever had, and I'm almost sixty. My Pilot.

"If I leave you it doesn't mean I love you any less." One of the best lyrics ever written:'-)

I have never been to a Zevon show-nor do I own any of his music. So how can it be someone I have such little connection to has impacted my own life with as few words and smiles as this guy has. Warren will never be forgotten.

It's the line, "You know I'm tied to you like the buttons on your blouse" that gets me every time. I would like to sing this song, but I just know I couldn't get past that line. I'm typing with tears in my eyes. He was one of a kind, and his last work was among his best.

I am sorry for all that are losing the battle or that have lost it. My wife was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer 3 years ago. I thought I would lose her. She got treatment and we just saw her recent scans and she is cancer free. There is always hope but I am sorry for all of you that have not been able to beat this disease. I know there is a cure, it just is not financially beneficial to the drug companies. Bless you all.

To my Mom who lost the Battle this year 2021..I miss you already

All he wanted to do was say goodbye. And he did the best way possible. We all miss you, Warren. Thanks for everything.

My prayers 🙏 go out to all you who have lost someone or battling this horrible disease. R.I.P. SJN and CTC.

I am so glad that I watched californciation, else I might never had the good fortune to discover your music. Such a talented and awesome individual. Gone but never ever forgotten. Forever in our hearts.

One of the most underrated artists of all time! God bless David Letterman for featuring Warren on his show after the announcement. This song is just so sad (but beautiful too).

I'm sitting here crying for a man I've never met, who's music I've barely touched on..

These comments, wow. Very special people all of you. R.I.P. to all that are here in spirit.

The House finale got a tear out of my stone heart with this song.

Warren had such soul. I regret not seeing him at the small clubs he played up and down the West Coast, before his demise. Trust me, no one gets out alive. It's how one lives their life. To my Wife of 40 years, passed 3 years ago. Always in my heart, Life goes on for the living.....

Am a Ghanaian going through a lot I heard this song in my dream without hearing it before i woke up and search de song on you tube and boom am a full fan. This man sing to me in my dream thank Eddie.

It's too sad. What a wonderful song.

Reading all the beautiful comments, listening to this beautiful song....does my heart good. Peace and love to you all.

Lost my dad when I was 12 to pancreatic cancer and now at 28 my mother has lung cancer. This song is helping me process my pain.

AMAZING: SONG!!!!! GREAT MAN, GREAT SINGER SONGWRITER: RIP ☮️🎸

One of finest songs in this planet.

Warren Zevon is and always will be missed.

Sent here by Jimmy Carr following the sad loss of Sean Lock.

That's to #DavidLetterman for having #WarrenZevon on the Late Show many times. We enjoyed every broadcast.

I lost my husband less than two weeks ago. This song spoke to me. Dale, you will always be in my heart 💔

R.I.P. Sean Lock.

Simultaneously the saddest and most loving song I have ever heard. As long as we are alive in one person's heart, we are not dead.

I see people posting about their various dealings with cancer...I don't know you, never met you, or how it turned out...but your in my heart for a while.

My dear friend and coworker, Russell, succumbed to cancer almost four years ago. He'll always be in my heart. Warren Zevon was an under-appreciated master.

My boyfriend Scotty told me a few years ago, to play this song it this funeral someday. On July 28th 2022 Scott David Hawkins lost his battle with depression. My heart hurts, but he is no longer in pain. "I'm tied to you like the buttons on your blouse..." I love you "Baby Boy."

Man, this comment section is heavy on the heart

just attended a wake for a dear friend departed..he chose this song for his funeral..we were both Zevon fans..still wiping tears a day later..RIP..Vaughn..!!❤️

This was the song I played at my husband, Dons memorial service..When all is said and Done!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

When they played this song in the series finale of House, I wept like a baby. I'd been following Warren Zevon's career on and off for years and was stunned at the utter irony of "My Shit's Fucked Up" coming out a year before his diagnosis, though I loved the song. This one hits home, because my dad died 2 years after WZ of an aggressive cancer and this song has always been a touchstone for me.

still brings tears after all this time

My son just passed today I was told he found this song while in jail this last time and found in a yard on an over dose to me I think we know when we are ready to go beautiful song make me happy Thank You

Jesus these comments have humbled me more than this song my heart goes out to you all xx

One of the greatest artists ever...

Just rediscovered this gem. My darling wife of 40 years is dying and this song gives me comfort. Thanks Warren and God Bless

Hank finishing Lou Ashby's book: "Whiskey, Weed and Warren Zevon. Its the little things."

I just lost my Mom unexpectedly yesterday. Came upon this while looking for songs for her funeral. This song absolutely broke me. I can't stop crying. I hope this gets easier.

One of the greatest, most original and most intelligent song writers of all time.

Warren I will never forget you , ever

I've just lost my grandson to cancer and I will always keep him in my heart ❤️ miss you Tyler

Wanted to play this at my sister's memorial this weekend but can't make it through the song playing at home let alone for our families. A stunningly beautiful song.

My friend Bobby died of cancer in 2009. This song reminds me so much of him.Loved Warren

We'll keep you in our hearts Sean ❤

my mom beat pancreatic cancer for almost 13 years and this song just guts me every time. I put together a tribute book with pics of her life and the title of course was "KEEP ME IN YOUR HEART FOR AWHILE". Love you mom!

We miss you Warren and we love you.You are in our hearts❤🧡💛💚💙💜💚💛🧡❤allways Thanks for the music.

As a singer and a songwriter, Warren could do no better for his last song. Well done, sir. Godspeed.

Thank you Hank Moody for showing me Zevon. He’s got me through some of the hardest times in my life

Seems as of late that I'm losing so many good folks in my circle. Cancer is by large the culprit. 💔😢 I'm very glad that I suddenly recalled this song. Thank you Warren Zevon, and may you continue to rest in heavenly peace.🙏⚘️💜

R.I.P Sean lock You'll forever live in our hearts

when he first made his cancer diagnosis public he told the media "I just hope I live long enough to see the next James Bond movie" or when he was asked for his insight on life "take time to enjoy every sandwhich" sayings to live by.

In memory of beloved fiancé SJR - 7/22/78 - 3/6/2006 - I love you forever and ever. We will meet again one day, until then you are in my heart always.