When I was young my dad would say

Come on son let's go out and play

Sometimes it seems like yesterday

Then I'd climb up the closet shelf

When I was all by myself

I'd grab his hat and fix the brim

Pretending I was him

No 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

He always took care of mom and me

We all cut down a Christmas tree

He always had some time for me

Wind blows through the trees

And the streetlights they still shine bright

Most things seem the same

But I miss my dad tonight

I walked by a salvation army store

Saw a hat like my daddy wore

I tried it on as I walked in

I'm still trying to be like him

No 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

I still can't say goodbye