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