[Verse 1] Your birthday came on a Tuesday this year I bought the small cake you always chose The clerk asked if I needed a candle I said, “Just one,” then drove home slow [Pre-Chorus] I marked the date in January Like a square could hold me steady [Chorus] The first snow fell without you here Your chair stayed empty through the year First spring, first storm, first Christmas eve Each page turns like it’s taking you from me I thought time might soften what I knew But every month finds something new Oh, the calendar is cruel Oh, the calendar is cruel [Verse 2] The porch steps creak in the same old place Your garden glove still hangs by the door I heard our song in the grocery store And left my basket on the floor [Pre-Chorus] The date comes round I hold my breath As if the day could change its mind [Chorus] The first snow fell without you here Your chair stayed empty through the year First spring, first storm, first Christmas eve Each page turns like it’s taking you from me I thought time might soften what I knew But every month finds something new Oh, the calendar is cruel Oh, the calendar is cruel [Bridge] Maybe someday I’ll say your name And not feel sadness in the room But right now every date is yours And every season brings you through!!! Oh!!!!! [Final Chorus] The first snow fell without you here I still set out your cup this year First spring, first storm, first Christmas eve I’m learning how to miss you and still breathe I thought time might soften what I knew But every month finds something new Oh, the calendar is cruel Oh, the calendar is cruel!!!!! Oh! [Outro] Your birthday comes, the porch light stays I’ll always meet you here in little ways... mmmmmm
