Aaron Watson – Old Houses (Guitar)
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As recorded by Aaron Watson
(2025 release)
[Intro]
A Amaj7 A Amaj7 A
[Verse 1]
A Amaj7 A He picked her up and carried her through the front door A They didn't have enough to have a honeymoon Dmaj7 Nine months later, brought me home A E Then when sister came along, they turned the old garage into my new bedroom
[Chorus]
Dmaj7 Looking back, I'm living proof Bm7 A All the love under that roof had a foundation of faith, family, and friends Dmaj7 All the hard times that we felt Bm7 Momma's prayers and Daddy's belt A Amaj7 Wood floors creaking kept us from sneaking out again Bm7 A/C# D And it takes years and years to grow them big old trees Bm7 A/C# It takes a lifetime to make those memories D E A And that's why you can't build old houses
[Verse 2]
A I grew up quick, said, "Adios" to Amarillo A I had to branch out, but my roots were deep and strong Dmaj7 Loaded up that Chevrolet, left 'em there in that driveway A E As I drove off to change the world with the country song
[Chorus]
Dmaj7 Looking back, I'm living proof Bm7 A All the love under that roof had a foundation of faith, family, and friends Dmaj7 All the hard times that we felt Bm7 Momma's prayers and Daddy's belt A Amaj7 Wood floors creaking kept us from sneaking out again Bm7 A/C# D And it takes years and years to grow them big old trees Bm7 A/C# It takes a lifetime to make those memories D E A And that's why you can't build old houses
[Bridge]
Bm7 How quickly dark hair turns the gray A Grandmas and grandpas go away D E A But the love they build gets passed on down the line
[Out-Chorus]
D Looking back, I'm living proof Bm7 A All the love under that roof had a foundation of faith, family, and friends Dmaj7 All the hard times that we felt Bm7 Momma's prayers and Daddy's belt A Amaj7 Wood floors creaking kept us from sneaking out again Bm7 A/C# D And it takes years and years to grow them big old trees Bm7 A/C# It takes a lifetime to make those memories D E A And that's why you can't build old houses A No, you can't build old houses