Song Description
An old woman looks back on her life with gratitude and no regrets
| Song Length |
4:24 |
Genre |
Folk - General |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Jovial, Content |
Subject |
Gourmet Food, Reptiles |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
86 Years Old
by Maren Orion
I?ve got more stories in my past than in my future
But still I watch as another day unfolds
Do I have one more day or 10 more years before me
Now that I am 86 years old
Got more memories than money in my pocket
And I believe that is the way it ought to be
If I had more money than memories
What a waste of time my life would be
You would never know to look at me young fellow
What a fine young lady I used to be
I had skin like milk and honey, hair like summer rain
What a trick father time has played on me
Bridge:
If I only knew what I know now then If I only know what I know now then
If I only know what I know now then If I only knew what I know now then
Well I didn?t mind it when my skin got wrinkled
And I didn?t mind it when my hair turned gray
The experience of living, learning more bout how to love
I wouldn?t have it any other way
Repeat 1st verse
All songs © 2001
Maren Orion
Milagro Music Recordings
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