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’88 Lyrics by Tommy Howell

American Storyteller

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I remember how things used to be back in ‘88
Tearing down walls was the thing back then
Now we build ‘em up with hate
Nobody ever wore seatbelts
Lockin’ doors was a waste of time
Your neighbors would wave and smile
They didn’t rob you blind
Life used to be so much better than this
No computers, phones, or masks
Or killer virus
I could pay my bills on minimum wage
And still have a dollar or two
There were hard times then
But kids, I feel sorry for you
I remember how things used to bе back in ‘88
We’d all sit around the table
And wе argued while we ate
It was still ok to say Christmas back then
Not happy holidays
And when momma yelled come home
You better not be late
Life used to be so much better than this
No computers, phones, or masks
Or killer virus
I could pay my bills on minimum wage
And still have a dollar or two
There were hard times then
But kids, I feel sorry for you
Now we shop from home
And we’re getting vaxxed
Forgetting passwords
And getting hacked
Every little joke almost starts a war
I swear to god I can’t take no more
Life used to be so much better than this
No computers, phones, or masks
Or killer virus
I could pay my bills on minimum wage
And still have a dollar or two
There were hard times then
But kids, I feel sorry for you
There were hard times then
But kids, I feel sorry for you
I remember how things used to be back in ‘88
Things were so much better back then
And now
You know, they ain’t so great…
I gotta tell you I feel sorry for them kids
For the first time, I’m glad I’m getting old
You can have this place!
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Tommy Howell

Tommy Howell

About “’88” by Tommy Howell

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"’88" appears on "American Storyteller".

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