[Verse 1]
When I was young, my Dad would say
"Come on son, let's go out and play"
Seems like only yesterday

When I was all by myself
I'd climb up the closet shelf
Find his hat and fix the brim
Pretending I was him

[Chorus]
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

[Verse 2]
He took good care of Mom and me
We all cut down the Christmas tree
He always had some time for me

Wind blows through the trees
Streetlights, they still shine bright
Most things are still the same
But I miss my Dad tonight
[Bridge]
I walk by the Salvation Army store
Saw a hat like my Daddy wore
Tried it on and fixed the brim
Still trying to be like him

[Chorus]
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