You were standing there years ago Waiting so patiently to take me home And as you held out your hand, I'll never forget I walked right by you, this day I regret I had fire in my heart and you knew it I was like you, so much like you As I marched along five paces ahead You had a smile for me I still can't forget Still I wanted to walk on my own You were there to protect me on my way home Time has gone and it's taken you with it I miss you so, this much I know Now I look back on all that I've done I hope you've forgiven me, see, I was so young I have grown, I now walk alone I feel you beside me still guiding me home I had fire in my heart and you knew it I was like you, I was so much like you Time has gone and taken you with it I miss you so, this much I know I miss you so, now that I know