http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxikO03lN-s

When I Was Your Age

When I was your age,
We did things different
We honored our fathers and families and friends
When I was your age,
Time was the essence
We used it so wisely like it mattered back then.
When I was your age...
Oh, don't you believe me?
You think my memories are scattered and thin?
When you've lived as long as I have,
They'll call you a "sage"
If you keep your memories
Like I kept my memories
Oh, yes, I remember When I was your age.

When I was your age,
We lived in Milwaukee
We had milk delivered three days a week.
When I was your age,
I had a bicycle
I kissed my first girlfriend but just on the cheek
When I was your age...
I remember it clearly
Gas was a quarter, they pumped it for free
I see you're starting to listen
I'm not a crazy old man,
‘Cause I've kept my memories
Like you'll keep your memories
Oh, yes, I remember When I was your age.

Yes, I remember When I was your age.

© 2011 CowboySlim BMI


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