A Perfect Day Lyrics - Roger Whittaker

The sun has set and golden clouds 

Gleaming in the evening sky 

I must confess, I'd always hoped 

Today would pass me by 

Oh 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 hours, 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'll see you soon" 

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 hours, 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