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