Gene ZIERLER

Lyrics

WE DON’T HAVE TO SAY GOOD-BYE
(Album: One Good Day 2006)

I lift her up into the truck and buckle up her seat
I put her backpack and Teddy bear down beside her feet
She folds her arms and pouts her lips, she doesn’t make a sound
As another weekend visit winds down

A five-year-old with teary eyes can tear a father up inside
But I know when this Sunday drive is done

We don't have to say good-bye
Baby there's no need to cry
I can’t see you every day
But when I’m far away
Your heart will still be close to mine
We'll be together soon
Next Friday afternoon
We don't have to say good-bye

Her Mom and I, Lord knows our life didn’t turn out like we planned
Now I’m just a weekend Dad, but I do the best I can
She’s got some friends and her own room, there’s always lots to do
But this back and forth is leaving her confused

Blame someone, make her choose, that’s a game we all lose
I watch the road and tell her one more time

We don't have to say good-bye
Baby there's no need to cry
I can’t see you every day
But when I’m far away
Your heart will still be close to mine
We'll be together soon
Next Friday afternoon
We don't have to say good-bye

I stop in front of Mom’s house and turn the engine off
She takes her backpack and Teddy bear and we go up the walk
I ring the bell, I turn to go, but then she pulls my sleeve
And I look at her through misty eyes, as she says to me

We don't have to say good-bye
Daddy there's no need to cry
I can’t see you every day
But when I’m far away
Your heart will still be close to mine
We'll be together soon
Come get me Friday afternoon
We don't have to say good-bye