Every Year

It's that time of year
A time that I wish you were still here
A time that I know I'm not alone, but still feel so
I go back in time
Each time that I see a child's eyes
The wonder, the glee, the sheer surprise, when you were here

The songs I play are still the same, but look how much has changed
The smells, the cold, the mistletoe, every year they all remain
But you don't
You don't

And it's that time in life
It's not about me, and that's alright
And now I believe when you would say
I would give it all away
And I don't need a thing
It's not about gifts or caroling
But feeling the joy that we can bring, when we're all here

The songs we play are still the same, but look how much has changed
The smells, the cold, the mistletoe, every year they all remain
Every year is not the same

And as each new year passes
Another child is born
A new little angel
With your loving warmth
And they look just a little bit like you
And they wish they could meet you too

The songs we sang are still the same, but look how much has changed
The lights, the snow, the fire aglow, every year they all remain
But it's just not the same
Cause you don't
You don't