When I was a kid it was boxes and bows Crossing my fingers and wishing for snow Honestly I don't know where the time goes Cut down an evergreen, brought it inside Made it a Christmas tree, strung all the lights Popcorn and cranberries, friends and our family Gold in the glow of the fire Haven't seen you in a while Hope you're alright Wish you were here Maybe next year Wish you were here Maybe next year Easy to let you go most of the time The ache in my chest has been slipping my mind See on the screen it's a wonderful life And I guess that it's not all black and white Keeps getting gray 'til the day that we die Friends and our family ask about you and me How can I tell them that I Haven't seen you in a while Hope you're alright Wish you were here Maybe next year Wish you were here Maybe next year ♪ Wish you were here Maybe next year Wish you were here Wish you were here