Early Flight

He took the early flight home Packed his bags and said “I’ve gotta go” Kissed me on both cheeks Said goodbye to everyone Told me our time together was just about done ‘Cause he took the early flight home All the love that we shared The times that we cried The times that we laughed I still had to say goodbye They fit neatly in his suitcase Next to pictures of his wife I love him forever But he left us last night Yeah, he took the early flight home Who could tell him he was wrong? He took the early flight home And now that he’s gone That early flight Is movin’ on He used to put on red pajamas Tell me he was Santa Claus He made such a silly ruckus Stumbling halfway down the stairs I never told him that I knew I never wondered if he cared Do you think he used that old knapsack When he boarded his plane? Do you think that he looked back Wished he could turn back again? I love him forever I’d give anything to see Santa stumbling down the stairs Just one more time for me Yeah, he took the early flight home Who could tell him he was wrong? He took the early flight home And now that he’s gone That early flight Is movin’ on All the love that we shared The times that we cried The times that we laughed I still had to say goodbye I love you old man You silly, clumsy old man I love you forever But you left me last night I hope your early flight (laugh, whisper) Well, I hope your early flight made it in just fine