I Hope I Grow Before I Die Old

I don’t want to fade away,

I want you to dig wh-what I say

I ain’t tryin’ to cause no b-b-big sensation,

ain’t talkin’ ‘bout my generation

I wanna get better at the Rock

wanna get better at the Roll

wanna get better at the Country

wanna get better at the Soul

wanna get better on my instrument,

better at the Jazz

I hope I grow before I die old

I ain’t got no bratitude,

I get no kick from bein’ rude

I don’t need no instant gratification

ain’t talkin’ ‘bout my generation

I wanna grow into my role

wanna spring out of my traps

wanna walk the lonesome road

wanna find a love that lasts

wanna grow out of my jacket,

grow into my pants

I hope I grow before I die old

You can try to p-put me d-down

I’m always gonna get around

Don’t face the road with trepidation,

ain’t talkin’ ‘bout my generation

I wanna publish and be blessed

wanna drive and pass the test

wanna work and earn my rest

wanna mix it with the best

wanna sing and earn my supper

wanna run and earn my gold

I hope I grow before I die old

Music and lyric by Dave Gill