The picture always held us, perfect, A storybook childhood, I thought You always Used to Why does the picture always fade? Do you remember baseball at twilight Tucking me in at night Why does the picture always fade? Daddy was lovely, I wonder if someday You will recall a clear frame, And our faces, my heart, brief as photos And our faces, my heart, brief as photos You want this to be worht the fall, To know that you were right to go, But why won't she say My heart will stay Why does the picture always fade? Do you remember tea in the treehouse Comfort in New York City Why does the picture always fade? Daddy was lonely, I wonder if someday I will recall a clear frame, And our faces, my heart, brief as photos And our faces, my heart, brief as photos