I STILL CAN'T SAY GOODBYE
Chet Atkins


Spoken introduction:
"You know, every time I look in the mirror I see my Dad.
I think that's why this song means so much to me."

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