The Statler Brothers – Things (Guitar)
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G C D Things just ain't the way they used to be G C Am D7 Things I thought I remembered well look different now to me G C Am D7 For adult eyes can sure surprise a Childhood memory G C Am D7 No, things just ain't the way they used to be
[Verse 1]
G C D The windows at the school don't seem as tall G C Am D7 As I remember neither do the fountains in the hall G C Am D7 And that fifth grade teacher wasn't terrible at all G C Am D7 No, things just ain't the way they used to be
[Verse 2]
G C D The playground doesn't seem as big somehow G C Am D7 And I could put a ball right through the office window now G C Am D7 And I know now why chewing gum in school was not allowed G C Am D7 No, things just ain't the way they used to be
[Verse 3]
G C D Butch Carter used to keep us kids afraid G C Am D7 He'd bust the lip of any kid who dared get in his way G C Am D7 I wish ole' Butch was standin' here in front of me today G C Am D7 'Cause, things just ain't the way they used to be
[Verse 4]
A D E I wish I could have grown into the man A D Bm E7 That I pictured as a child and filled those childhood plans A D Bm E7 I'd do it right if only I could live my life again A D Bm E7 But things just ain't the way they used to be
[Verse 5]
A D E Forbidden alleys unfamiliar streets A D Bm E7 Places mama told me I should never set my feet A D Bm E7 Well today I know exactly where those streets and alleys lead A D Bm E7 'Cause things just ain't the way they used to be
[Verse 6]
A D E Buck Painter is no longer unemployed A D Bm E7 Uncle Dick has settled down with age and rarely gets annoyed A D Bm E7 And now I hear Butch Carter's gone to workin' for the Lord A D Bm E7 No, things just ain't the way they used to be A D Bm E7 No, things just ain't the way they used to be