Monk: What Was That Song at the End of the Last Episode?

The final images of Adrian Monk (Tony Shalhoub) and his friends in the last episode of Monk are accompanied by a special song. It’s called “When I’m Gone” and was written and performed by Randy Newman specifically for the series finale.

Newman is the artist who, for the past six seasons, can be heard singing the Monk opening theme, “It’s a Jungle Out There.”

Several readers have written to ask about “When I’m Gone,” its lyrics, and where they can get a copy. You can find it on iTunes and you can see the lyrics and video below. Enjoy.

When I’m Gone (opens in iTunes)
The time for us to say goodbye is near
The hour I hoped would never come is here
Though many hearts are broken we must somehow carry on
Cause I think you’re gonna miss me when I’m gone

I thought my life was over when we met
So little to remember, so much to forget
Though it was you who saw me through the darkness to the dawn
Still I think you’re gonna miss me when I’m gone

I’m a modest man
And it hurts me to say these things to you
After all we’ve been through, it’s the least that I can do
So instead of just goodbye I’ll say so long
And as for the light by which you see me, leave it on

I’m a better man than I was before
knowing you has made me strong
and I think you’re gonna miss me when I’m gone

I’m a better man than I was before
knowing you has made me strong
and I sure am going to miss you when I’m gone

Yes I sure am going to miss you when I’m gone