C G C
You taught me how to whistle and how to tie my shoes,
C G C
And how to talk to Jesus in the darkness of my room.
F
You held my hand when I got stitches,
Am7 F C
When one of Tommy Tyler's pitches hit my face.
G Am F
One time I stole from your purse, then I lied and made it worse.
C
But you loved me anyway.
F C9
Growing up, I remember your amazing grace.
F Am
I still feel your arms around me now and then.
F
I miss you wavin' from the front door
C/E
I can't drive by there anymore,
Dm C/E F
'Cause no one'll ever love me,
G C
Like that again.
C G C
You sent me all those letters when I went off to school.
C G C
I should've written you back but I was too busy being cool.
F
Funny how I couldn't wait,
Am7 F C
To get you on the phone to say: "Mom, I'm in love."
G Am F
You were there whether or not I gave a little or a lot
C
It was enough.
F C9
I can still hear you sayin' you're proud of me.
F Am
And I remember thinkin' of you as my friend.
F
I miss you wavin' from the front door
C/E
I can't drive by there anymore,
Dm C/E F
'Cause no one'll ever love me,
G F C/E
Like that again.
G Am
I guess I miss you more today cause it's your birthday,
F C
And I couldn't bear for you to spend it here alone.
D
Wish I could say this to your face,
F G
Instead of talkin' to your name carved in stone.
F C9
I can still hear you sayin' you're proud of me.
F Am
And I can feel your arms around me, now and then.
F
There's a hole in my heart
C/E
In the shape of you, Mom.
Dm C/E F C/E
'Cause no one'll ever love me,
Dm C/E F G
No one'll ever love me,
C
Like that again.