(aaron tippin/leigh reynolds)



I put down my razor

Toweled off my face

Thought i saw a new wrinkle

And another strand of gray

That one little scar

Kept catching my eye

Reminding me how time does fly

I was only a kid

When i had that first fight

But i still don’t give in

When i believe that i’m right

And at least i can stand here

And like what i see

In the man that kid turned out to be



Lookin?back at myself

It’s plain to see

That the cold hands of time

Ain’t had much mercy on me

But i played a straight game

With the cards that were dealt

And i can look straight ahead

Lookin?back at myself



Now i ain’t been no angel

But i learned right from wrong

Thanks to mamma and a hickory

And a love so strong

Yes she taught the rule

That life is lived by

I ain’t forgot what you get

For getting?out of line

Now this old world throws some punches

And i’ve taken a few

Now my skin’s tough as leather

But i’ve grown strong with the truth

There’s been so many times i could’ve just stepped aside

Ah but then i couldn’t stand here with this peace of mind



Lookin?back at myself

It’s plain to see

That the cold hands of time

Ain’t had much mercy on me

But i played a straight game

With the cards that were dealt

And i can look straight ahead

Lookin?back at myself



Still look straight ahead

Lookin?back at myself


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