In the days of my youth, I was told what it means to be a man And 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've had my share When my woman left home for a brown-eyed man But I still don't seem to care 16, I fell in love with a girl as sweet as could be It only took a couple of days 'til she was rid of me She swore that she would be all mine and love me 'til the end But when I whispered in her ear, I lost another friend, oh Good times, bad times, you know I've had my share When my woman left home for a brown-eyed man But I still don't seem to care ♪ Good times, bad times, you know I've had my share When my woman left home for a brown-eyed man But 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 neighbours 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