Story Behind The Song
My wife and I were talking about how changes come to us, and how many things change as we grow older.
Song Description
How we used to be, how things are becoming.
| Song Length |
4:00 |
Genre |
Folk - Country, Country - General |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant |
Subject |
Change, Determination |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Things Ain't What They Used To Be
C F Dm G
Things ain't what used to be, things live in my memory
C F C F
Like the last days of childhood, lost to adulthood
C F C G
We're looking back, hoping we can see.
C F C
But things ain't what they used to be...
C F C F
I was strong, you were too, We both had more than we could do.
We couldn't see the coming change, Slipping up like a summer rain.
Dm G C Am
Changes many changes Change is coming! (
Changes many changes , change is here! ( Dm G F C)
Changes many changes , its much too clear. (Dm C F C)
Things ain't what they used to be... No, ain't what they used to be. (CF CF)
Some things always stay the same... Like true love and God's grace (CG CG)
Those things don't ever change, Even in the twilight days...(FG Em Am)
Things ain't what they used to be.. C FC repeat line
Kids grow up, they move away...they have their kids and families...(CFCF)
Things ain't what they used to be....
Our bodies have got many dents, The storms of life have left their prints.
But we're together just the same, Hold my hand we'll face the change.(CF CFG)
Things ain't what they used to be.