Chorus
GOnce I was seven years old my momma told me
DGo make yourself some friends or you'll be lonely
EmOnce I was seven years Cold
Verse
GIt was a big big world, but we thought we were bigger
DPushing each other to the limits, we were learning quicker
EmBy eleven smoking herb and drinking burning liquor
CNever rich so we were out to make that steady figure
Chorus
GOnce I was eleven years old my daddy told me
DGo get yourself a wife or you'll be lonely
EmOnce I was eleven years Cold
Verse 2
GI always had that dream like my daddy before me
DSo I started writing songs, I started writing stories
EmSomething about that glory just always seemed to bore me
CCause only those I really love will ever really know me
Chorus
GOnce I was 20 years old, my story got told
DBefore the morning sun, when life was lonely
EmOnce I was 20 years Cold
Verse 3
GI only see my goals, I don't believe in failure
DCause I know the smallest voices, they can make it major
EmI got my boys with me at least those in favor
CAnd if we don't meet before I leave, I hope I'll see you later
Chorus
GOnce I was 20 years old, my story got told
DI was writing about everything, I saw before me
EmOnce I was 20 years old
CSoon we'll be 30 years old, our songs have been sold
GWe've traveled around the Dworld and we're still roaming
EmSoon we'll be 30 years Cold
Verse 4
GI'm still learning about life
DMy woman brought children for me
EmSo I can sing them all my songs
CAnd I can tell them stories
GMost of my boys are with me
DSome are still out seeking glory
EmAnd some I had to leave behind
CMy brother I'm still sorry
Bridge
GSoon I'll be 60 years old, my daddy got 61
DRemember life and then your life becomes a better one
EmI made a man so happy when I wrote a letter once
CI hope my children come and visit, once or twice a month
Chorus
GSoon I'll be 60 years old, will I think the world is cold
DOr will I have a lot of children who can warm me
EmSoon I'll be 60 years old
CSoon I'll be 60 years old, will I think the world is cold
GOr will I have a lot of Dchildren who can hold me
EmSoon I'll be 60 years Cold
Chorus
GOnce I was seven years old, my momma told me
DGo make yourself some friends or you'll be lonely
EmOnce I was seven years Cold
