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Major Roy James Blakeley (December 10, 1928 - July 22, 1965) - USAF (KIA)
When I was young my dad would say
Come on son let's go out and play
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
- "I Still Can't Say Goodbye," Performer: Chet Atkins
MP3 audio file/lyrics http://www.royblakeley.name/larry_blakeley/songs/still_cant_say_goodbye.htm
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When I was young my dad would say,
"Come on son let's go out and play."
Sometimes it seems like yesterday
When I'd climb up the closet shelf
When I was all by myself
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 goodbye
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
Streetlights they still shine bright
Most things are the same
But I miss my dad tonight
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 goodbye
- "I Still Can't Say Goodbye," Composer: Bob Blinn and Jim Moore; Performer: Chet Atkins http://www.misterguitar.com/index.html and Mark Knopfler
MP3 audio file (3.9 MB)
http://www.royblakeley.name/larry_blakeley/songs/still_cant_say_goodbye_chet_atkins_mark_knopfler1988.mp3
Album: Chet Atkins C.B.P.
Label: Columbia
Release Date: 1988