As you get on in years
You start to see things differently
And when the tears run dry
You realize you’re the only one
To take the time to make things right
And keep the dream in open sight
You have to wake before the dawn
Enjoy the day before it’s gone
When I walk into the light
I’d like to do it on my own
As I sing my favorite song
The choice is mine
At least it should be
Of how I face that end
Please let me keep my dignity
As we waste away
The glory of our younger days
Spending time on many things
We wish we could return again
A one way ticket to out of town
A farther place could not be found
No free lunch or private flight
All who come will face the fight
As I look into the light
I’d like to do things my way
As I sing my favorite song
Holding on in such despair
Clinging to what’s mostly gone
And maybe already should be
As they play my favorite song
As I look into the light
I’d like to do things my way
As they play my favorite song
The choice is mine
At least it should be
As they play my favorite song