Because That's What You Do

This year, I waited for your car to pull up,
Looking out the window,
Because I really thought it would,
This year, I ran down,
And pretended to walk you up the drive,
Because I really thought I should,
This year, I saw that smile light up your eyes,
Like every time before,
During our hello hug,
Because I really thought you would,
Walk through my front door

And I know you’re, long gone,
But I can’t help but hope,
That you’ll show up,
Like I’ve come to know,
Because that’s what you do…

This year, I waited up for the phone to ring,
Watching snow fall outside the window,
Because I really thought it would,
This year, I left you message,
And hoped you get it,
Because I really thought I should,
This year, I heard you singing off key to me,
Happy birthday, just like every year before,
Because I really thought you would,

And I know you’re, long gone,
But I can’t help but hope,
That you’ll call me on the phone,
Like I’ve come to know,
Because that’s what you do…

This year, I walked right through your door,
Seeing you sitting in the light from the window,
Because I really thought I would,
This year, I ran up,
And pretended to hug you,
Because I really thought I should,
This year, I saw that light in your eyes,
Like every time before,
During our hello hug,
Because I really thought you would,
Be waiting there for me.

Leaves are falling now,
And I’m still hopeful somehow,
That this is just a trick,
And you’ll come back,
Because that’s what you do.

And I know you’re, long gone,
But I can’t help but hope,
That’s you’d be there,
Like I’ve come to know,
Because that’s what you do…