C Cmaj7
today has been a special day
Am G
an anniversary a request
C Cmaj7
that you play your piano
Am G
as the evening sun slowly sets

Dm G
i never thought i’d get this old dear
Em Am
never had a reason to live so long
Dm G
and the lord’s been like my shadow
Em Am
even when i was wrong
F D G
no i never thought it would turn out this way

C Cmaj7
a birthday with apologies
Am G
for all the tears and regrets
C Cmaj7
and i’ve always saved your poetry
Am G
for these years when you forget

Dm G
i never thought i’d get this old dear
Em Am
never had a reason to live so long
Dm G
and the lord’s been like my shadow
Em Am
even when i was wrong
F D G G7
no i never thought it would turn out this way

C E
so sing with me softly
Am C
as the day turns to night
F
and later i’ll dream
Em Dm
of paradise with you
G C
i love you and good night