It's been too long I don't think I could ever shake it I've been singing songs Since I was 23 Now 20 years have gone I don't care if I ever make it All this writing songs Is for my soul and me Many years ago I set out on this stringed adventure And the booze came close To almost killing me I've learned more than most The hard road is what I've taken But now there's only ghosts Of that man that used to be Bars at night, neon lights It's all that matters Put a stand and mic By my boots in front of me By the chorus line, we'll be fine Serving Prine on a platter Just try to stay in time While the boys in the band carry me It's been too long I don't think I could ever shake it I'm still singing songs Here at 43 After all the rhymes, forgotten lines I'd have to say I made it Cause all this writing songs Is for my soul and me