I Still Can't Say Goodbye

When I was young, my Dad would say
Come on son let's go out and play
Sometimes it seems like yesterday

And I'd climb up the closet shelf
When I was all by myself
I 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 good-bye

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 street lights, 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
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 good-bye
I still can't say good-bye