The Ghost of You

"The Ghost of You" is a song by the American rock band My Chemical Romance from their second studio album, Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge (2004). The song was written by band members Frank Iero, Matt Pelissier, Ray Toro, Gerard Way, and Mikey Way, and was produced by Howard Benson. "The Ghost of You" is an emo and gothic rock ballad with quiet verses and loud choruses, lyrically discussing loss and the impact of war.

The third and final single of the album, the song was released as a CD single in the United Kingdom on August 29, 2005, and was subsequently serviced to US active rock and modern rock stations on September 26. "The Ghost of You" has charted in several countries, including in the United States where it reached #84 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #9 on the Alternative Airplay chart. The single also topped the UK Rock & Metal Singles chart and reached #27 on the UK singles chart. It was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and Music Canada, and silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).

A music video for the track was directed by Marc Webb, inspired by the films Saving Private Ryan and Memphis Belle. The video, set during World War II, was split between scenes of the band performing the song at a United Service Organizations dance event, and scenes of the band charging onto a battlefield on D-Day. "The Ghost of You" received positive reviews from music critics, with praise towards its chorus and Gerard Way's vocals; it has been deemed as one of the greatest songs in My Chemical Romance's discography. The band has included the song on the set lists of their various live performances, including during the Black Parade World Tour and their reunion tour.