Written by Merle Haggard
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Daddy won't be home again for Christmas
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And I just hope that this little check will fit
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Daddy won't be home again for Christmas
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But maybe this will serve to let you know I don't forget
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The Christmas tree where I'll be won't be lighted
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But the rain and cold will let me know December's here
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Forgive me for the letters I don't answer
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But I keep thinking I'll be home again each year
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Daddy won't be home again for Christmas
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And I just hope that this little check will fit
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Daddy won't be home again for Christmas
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But maybe this will serve to let you know I don't forget
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I know Santa Claus won't bring you all the things you need
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But maybe he'll be kinder if he knows
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That I won't be home this year to play the famous roll
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And besides I'm much to thin to wear his cloths
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Daddy won't be home again for Christmas
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And I just hope that this little check will fit
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Daddy won't be home again for Christmas
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But maybe this will serve to let you know I don't forget
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