Verse 1:

Momma took me by the hand,

And said, in time you'll understand,

But he missed my Birthday,

And, I never - got a chance, to say good-bye,

Chorus:

She said, He loves you son, this you'll always know!

Your Daddy had to work, he didn't want to go.

I understood, I said, but, I have so much to - show him,

And, I never - got a chance, to say good-bye,

Verse 2:

Mom looked in the eyes of her strong young man,

And said, he hopes you'll understand,

But he missed my Graduation,

And, I never - got a chance, to say good-bye,

Chorus:

She said, He loves you son, this you'll always know!

Your Dad had to work, he didn't want to go.

I understood, I said, but, I have so much to - ask him,

And, I never - got a chance, to say good-bye,

Verse 3:

Mother called and said, things changed - your Father's plans.

And he's sure you'll understand,

But he'll miss our Fishing trip,

And, I never - got a chance, to say good-bye.

Chorus:

She said, He loves you son, this you'll always know!

Now that YOU are working,

He's sure you'll understand,

He didn't want to go.

Bridge:

Momma called today.

She said, come home right away - your Daddy's very ill.

Kneeling by his bed to pray, He seemed - so very still.

Tag:

I had so much to talk about - I had so much to tell him,

And,
I never - got a chance, to say good-bye.
I never - got a chance, to say good-bye.