My daddy told me stories about how this country was when he was just a kid

How people took the time to care

and took alot of pride in the things they did

And I can't help but wonder

What happened to that spirit

Down through the years

Is it something we've forgotten

Or something that we just don't want to hear





Chorus:



It's a sign of the times we're in

When we can't find the time to help a friend

Or show a little more compassion too

The problems in each others lives

We're more concerned with makin' money

Than stayin' home lovin' our family

And I wish I could change the things I see

In the signs of the times





I you need to borrow money now

They want to know how many assets you can claim

It's not like it was back years ago

When grandpa borrowed money simply on his name

And it sure does seem a pity

But a man's word don't count for much here anymore

And I wish I could turn the clock back to

The way my daddy said it was before





Chorus: (twice)



And I wish I could change the things I see

In the signs of the times