In the days of my youth,
I was told what it means to be a man.
Now I’ve reached that age
I’ve tried to do all those things the best I can.
No matter how I try,
I find my way to the same old jam.
Good times, bad times,
You know I’ve had my share.
When my woman left home with a browneyed man,
Well, I still don’t seem to care.
Sixteen: I fell in love
With a girl as sweet as could be.
It 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,
