Merle Haggard — I Still Cant Say Goodbye

[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