Lyrics

We were laughing in the backyard once
Now the echoes fade to dust
Wish I'd stayed a little longer
Wish I'd said "I love you" more than once

Every photo's got your smile
Faded edges frozen time
Didn't know that last goodbye
Would play forever in my mind

The empty chairs the quiet rooms
They speak the words I never used
If I could trade this pain for years
I'd spend them all with you

So hold them tightly while you can
You never know when it will end
I'd give the world for one more day
To say the things I need to say
We'd sit and laugh just like before
If I could open heaven's door
I'd give the world for one more day
And let them know that I'm okay

Your laughter still fills the air
When I close my eyes you're right there
And every story that we've told
Keeps my heart from growing old

Some were gone before goodbye
Some just drifted out of sight
Some just went their separate ways
Some were taken no one's to blame

So hold them tightly while you can
You never know when it will end
Say the words make it right
Good morning I love you and Good night
I'd give the world for one more day
To say the things I need to say
If I could open heaven's door
We'd sit and laugh just like before

All the things I never said
Are the ones that fill my head
If I could rewind back the years
I'd trade regret and all the tears

So hold them closely while they're here
Before the quiet fills your ears
Every hug and every laugh
Could be the one you don't get back
I'd give the world for one more day
To let them know that I'm ok
If they can hear me through this song
Please let them know I'm standing strong

If I could open heaven's door
I'd hold you tight for ever more