The sun has set and golden clouds gleaming evening sky I must confess I'd always thought today would pass me by (Dad, I really hate to see the sadness in your eyes ( We always knew this day would come, it can't be a surprise) We had a special day together; you were always my best friend But the princess and the old king knew this day would end A perfect day, a perfect day with you Just a perfect day of perfect times, no other word would do A perfect day, a day for you and I Now the evening shadows chill my heart And I can't say goodbye It was always I who said I'd see you through when you were young So many things we left unsaid, so many songs unsung (Dad, don't worry, now I'm grown, it'll be okay ( You taught me well, so trust me now, and I'll be on my way) We had a special day together ,you were always my best friend But the princess and the old king knew this day would end A perfect day, a perfect day with you Just a perfect day of perfect times, no other word would do A perfect day, a day for you and I Now the evening shadows chill my heart And I can't say Goodbye A perfect day, a day for you and I Now the evening shadows chill my heart And I can't say (I'm leaving home) ( Goodbye