[Verse 1] I'm crawling along in traffic from work the other day Seeing things I'd never seen, though I'd driven the same way I came upon an older man sitting lonesome in his yard With a sign that read "handmade doll houses" hanging from his barn [Verse 2] I pulled into his driveway and asked him how he was He nodded towards the roadside and said, "Better now because People rarely come by here, they're always moving way too fast But it slowed enough to make you stop when you usually would've passed" [Chorus] And I was thinking 'bout the time gonе and how he lived therе all alone How sometimes, life'll slow you down for lessons you need to learn Now I know that I am blessed, and that is why I'll always say That getting old is something that happens to the lucky [Verse 3] I asked about them houses, he said he's moved on ten this year One for every season since his daughter left from here He told me of her service, and the phone calls he'd received And 'bout how she couldn't've been more proud of herself and all her team And just like a true lioness, she protected others first Her kindness was her beauty, her absence now his curse [Chorus] And he was thinking 'bout the times gone and how he prayed for her return But sometimes, life'll knock you down to show you what it's worth Now I know that I am blessed, and that is why I'll always say That getting old is something that happens to the lucky [Verse 4] I thanked the man for his message, then I bought one of his crafts Took it home and sat my daughter down upon my lap And now I'm thinkin' 'bout the time I've got, and I'm happy to be home Just take the time to slow it down and find out what it's worth [Chorus] Between losing hope and sacrifice, it's clearly plain to see The things that really matter most are the ones you call your family Now I know that I am blessed, and that is why I'll always say That getting old is something that happens to the lucky Yeah, getting old is something that happens to the lucky
Read the complete lyrics to "Getting Old" by Bud Rokesky from the album "Volume 01: Six Months" in 2023. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Australia, Country.
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