When I was young my dad would say

Come on son let's go out and play

Sometimes it seems like yesterday

I'd climb upon the closet shelf

When I was all by myself

Grab his hat and fix the brim

Pretending I was him



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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 cut down a Christmas tree

He always had some time for me

Wind blows through the trees

Streetlights they still shine bright

Moon still looks the same?

But I miss my dad tonight

Stopped 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



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