Empty Chair

Each year the kids grow taller Grandpa's more gray and mama's hair is longer That time of year the leaves fall and the family gets together Laughter fills the room and kids are running down the stairs But through the years, its more clear, there's one more empty chair Oh everyone gets older Seasons pass and change Children move off dreaming And parents wish they'd stay Yeah it's all the same Living in this crazy place Each year the wallpaper falls more The couch is worn and the stack of bills get taller That time of year the leaves fall and the family gets together Laughter fills the room and kids are running down the stairs But through the years, its more clear, there's one more empty chair Oh everyone gets older Seasons pass and change Children move off dreaming And parents wish they'd stay Yeah it's all the same Living in a world that flashes by And you can't remember the last time You said hello or said goodbye To your great grandma who's been on your mind But you'll see her soon... right Everyone gets older Seasons pass and change Parents aren't promised forever But children wish they could stay Yeah it's all the same Yeah it's all the same Living in this crazy place Through the years, it's more clear, there's one more empty chair