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 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 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