I remember when mom and dad named you Claire 

Before you were born, before you had hair 

You don't remember but I was there 



I remember when you broke your arm 

I know how you tell it 

You get it all wrong 

I loved you then and from now on 



That was a long time ago 

That was a long time ago 



I remember when mom and dad brought you home 

I was so used to bein' alone 

And then I wasn't alone 



There must be some reason for flesh and blood 

Some other purpose for stayin' in touch 

Oh we shared so much 



I remember when mom and dad named you Claire 

Before you were born, before you had hair 

You don't remember but I was there 



That was a long time ago 

That was a long time ago