I’m an old, old man (Tryin’ to live while I can) (video)

A - D

D

1. Said an old man to a good-looking girl,

A

well, I've been around this big wide world.

G

That home on the hill, well, honey, that's mine,

D A D

I got the money and got lots of time.

D

2. I'm not too old to cut the mustard anymore,

A

I can still get around like I did before.

G

So come along with me my sweet, sweet hon,

D A D

I'm an old, old man searching for fun.

+ instrumental = verse 2

D

3. What I can do now most young men can't.

A

there's not a town this old boy can't paint.

G

I can make all the clubs just any old night,

D A D

I may feel little old but I'm doing alright.

+ instrumental = verse 3

D

4. Don't take me wrong, I just wanna have fun,

A

have someone along to help me spend my mon.

G

’Cause you don't live but once, so please understand,

D A D

that I'm an old old man trying to live while I can.

+ instrumental = verse 4

D

5. I got money to spend, a new car to drive,

A

and I won't give in we'll have fun man alive.

G

And we'll honky tonk all the night long,

D A D

I'm just an old man that don't wanna go home.

(Lefty Frizzell)