Merle Haggard - I Still Can't Say Goodbye lyrics

When I was young My dad would say "C'mon son, let's go out an' play" Seems like only yesterday When I was all by myself I'd climb up the closet shelf Find his hat an' 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 took good care Of Mom an' me We all cut down the 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 tonight I walk by the Salvation Army store Saw a hat like my daddy wore Tried it on an' fixed the brim Still tryin' 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, Pa