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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 my-self
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
Street lights they still shine bright
Most things are the same ... but I miss my Dad to-night
I walked by a Salvation Army store
Saw a hat like my daddy wore
Tried it on when I walked in
Still trying to be like him
No matter ... how hard I try
No matter ... how many years go by
No matter ... how many tears I cry
I still can't say good-bye