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've had my share
well, my woman left home for a brown-eyed man
but i still don't seem to care

sixteen, i fell in love with a girl as sweet as could be
it only took a couple of days 'till 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, oh

good times, bad times, you know i've had my share
well, 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
well, 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 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
i feel good when i look at you mama