Song Lyrics

Nineteen

The world was so large; I was so lean.
Not a bone in my body was hateful or mean.
Didn’t owe anybody; nobody owed me.
Was poor but happy, back when I was nineteen.

On campus, I was not your brightest light.
But I made my classes, and kept my studies up tight.
I loved the ladies with all my might,
and sometimes did in the still of the night.

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That was back when I had not a clue
what the future held for me or for you.
Drifting along as if nothing did matter
‘cept for love in my life and food on my platter.

Looking back in the past at my nineteen,
she was my love…  my everything.
Was the prettiest girl I’d ever seen,
back then when I was only nineteen.

But life rolled on, and she bailed out.
That pain, ya’ know, I could have done without.
To keep on breathing, I had my doubts,
before I even knew what life was all about.
(Repeat Chorus)
Took quite a while for the wound to heal.
Friends told me that it was not a big deal.
Suck it up they said, say not a word.
If seen on campus, just flip her the bird
(Repeat Chorus)
Yes, I drifted along as if nothing did matter
‘cept for love in my life and food on my platter.
 

© Copyright 2002, Gene Gatwood

'Til The Laughter Comes Again

Each rising dawn, each perfect day
brings hopes and joys, which never last.
So to these rooms we once did share,  
I often come and drain my glass.

I see your face; I feel your hand.
Can't forget, and know I never will.
Though in time these wounds do heal,
thoughts of you will linger still.

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