I’m Getting Old

I’m getting old
I’m not the man I used to be
I’m just a stranger
To the boy that set me up
To live my life

I’m not alone
I see how time can change a man
My head is naked
My body’s changed, beyond repair
But I’m still free

I’m on my way
I’m on my way
I feel prepared
To face whatever’s next for me

I’m getting old
I’m full of wisdom, but I’m poor
My skin is black
I’ve never let that hold me back
But it’s been hard

I’m slowing down
My party days have been and gone
I lived and hoped
The world would be a better place
But I was wrong

And I’m on my way
Yeah! I’m on my way
This violent world
Has got to find a better way

I’m sending this message to all the world
It’s plain for all to see
The human race is looking down the barrels of tragedy
And I have lived an honest life, but I have made mistakes
But I still have a great regard for our humanity, have you?

I'm getting old
I tend to grumble and I snore
My chin is grey
Don't feel attractive any more
But that's alright

I still have goals
I want to educate the world
But who am I?
All I believe is what I know
What can I do?

I'll have my say
I'll have my say
I'll find a way
To share my peace
With you today

I’m sending this message to all the world
It’s plain for all to see
The human race is looking down the barrels of tragedy
And I have lived an honest life, but I have made mistakes
But I still have a great regard for our humanity, have you?

As I look back on all the things I've done to date
I've lived for peace and love, I learned how not to hate
The world is round but moving closer to the edge
When will the world unite and seek a peaceful pledge?

I'm getting old
It's been a long and bumpy ride
But I can smile
At all the brilliant things I've done
That's made me happy

So make my day
Please make my day
Give peace another chance
Find a better way

Well I’m sending this message to all the world
It’s plain for all to see
The human race is looking down the barrels of tragedy
And I have lived an honest life, but I have made mistakes
But I still have a great regard for our humanity, have you?

I’m getting old