When I was young
My dad would say
"c'mon son, let's go out an' play"
Seems like only yesterdayWhen I was all by myself
I'd climb up the closet shelf
Find his hat an' fix the brim
Pretending I was himNo matter how hard I try
No matter how many tears I cry
No matter how many years go by
I still can't say goodbyeHe took good care
Of Mom an' me
We all cut down the Christmas tree
He always had some time for meWind blows through the trees
Street-lights, they still shine bright
Most things are the same
But I miss my dad tonightI walk by the Salvation Army store
Saw a hat like my daddy wore
Tried it on an' fixed the brim
Still tryin' to be like himNo matter how hard I try
No matter how many tears I cry
No matter how many years go by
I still can't say goodbye, Pa
Songwriters
MOORE, JAMES / BLINN, ROBERTPublished by
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