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 into the
Same old jam

*Good Times, Bad Times,
You know I had my share;
When my woman left home for a brown eyed man,
Well, I still don't seem to care.

Sixteen, I fell in love with a girl as sweet as could be,
Only took a couple of days 'til 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, I lost another friend, oooh.

* Chorus

I know what it means to be alone,
I sure do wish I was at home.
I don't care what the neighbors say,
I'm gonna love you
Each and every day.
You can feel the beat within my heart.
Realize, sweet babe,
We ain't ever gonna part.