I used to wake up Christmas morning
Grinning with sparkling eyes
I'd sit by my warm happy family
And say thanks for each of their lives
If I could go back to then
I'd say it again
My mother's knowing and lovely
My father's steadfast and true
I don't tell her enough that's she's pretty
Or thank him for helping me through
If I could go back to then
I'd say it again
I'd cherish each moment
Make the most of each day
I'd forget useless fighting
I'd choose to obey
I rarely took the time
To say what was on my mind
If I could go back to then
I'd say it again
He always treated me kindly
Was there when I needed him most
I always took him for granted
Rarely thanked him for loving me so
If I could go back to then
I'd say it again
I'd talk to him slowly
And look into his eyes
I'd whisper, "I love you"
Talk late into the night
I rarely took the time
To say what was on my mind
If I could go back to then
I'd say it again
Loved ones come and then they go
What happens when you didn't let them know?
So make sure you hug them
Before they pull out the drive
Make up from your fighting
Before you say goodnight
And make sure you take the time
To say what is on your mind
Say it right then
Then say it again
Say it right then
Then say it again