In the days of my youth

I was told what it means to be a man,

Now i've reached the age

I've tried to do all those things the best i can.

No matter how i try,

I find my way into the same old jam.



*good times, bad times,

You know i had my share;

When my woman left home

For a brown eyed man,

Well, i still don't seem to care.



Sixteen: i fell in love

With a girl as sweet as could be,

Only took a couple of days

Till she was rid of me.

She swore that she would be all mine

And love me till the end,

But when i whispered in her ear

I lost another friend, oooh.



* chorus



I know what it means to be alone,

I sure do wish i was at home.

I don't care what the neighbors say,

I'm gonna love you each and every day.

You can feel the beat within my heart.

Realize, sweet babe, we ain't ever gonna part.


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