Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Christmas Eve, we’d gather ’round
Before that first plate made its way
We’d bow our heads together
And wait for you to pray
You’d thank the Lord for family
And the meal we got to share
I can almost hear you, Dad
Like you’re sittin’ right back there

[Chorus]
It’s been eight years without you
And I still wish you were here
Some days I think I’m doin’ fine
Then Christmas rolls around each year
I don’t make that trip home much
But my heart still takes me there
Back to Christmas with you, Dad
Sittin’ in your chair

[Verse 2]
Chinese food on Christmas Day
And movies on TV
We’d eat and laugh together
Just you and Mom and me
I’ve been home once at Christmas
Since you passed away
Still see you sittin’ in your chair
Like it was yesterday

[Chorus]
It’s been eight years without you
And I still wish you were here
Some days I think I’m doin’ fine
Then Christmas rolls around each year
I don’t make that trip home much
But my heart still takes me there
Back to Christmas with you, Dad
Sittin’ in your chair

[Bridge]
Now before that Christmas dinner
I bow my head and pray
And thank the Lord I had you
Though I wish you could’ve stayed
There’s so much I’d like to tell you
So much I wish we’d share
But most of all this Christmas
I just wish that you were there

[Final Chorus]
It’s been eight years without you
And I still wish you were here
Some days I think I’m doin’ fine
Then Christmas rolls around each year
I don’t make that trip home much
But my heart still takes me there
Back to Christmas with you, Dad
Sittin’ in your chair

[Outro]
Christmas movies, Chinese food
And a memory of you there
Dad, I’d give so much to see you
One more Christmas in that chair