Story Behind The Song
I heard the phrase said by someone and thought it was a great song hook.
Song Description
A humorous country tune about age-related memory decline and all the accompanying problems.
Song Length |
2:54 |
Genre |
Country - General, Country - Traditional |
Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Jovial, Cheerful |
Subject |
Comedy, Funny, Laugh, Smile |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
VERSE:
My wife says did you get the mail I stop and scratch my head
Did I go to the mailbox or take the trash out instead
My keys keep disappearin' I' can't find 'em anyplace
When they show up in my pocket it's a hard thing to face
PRE-CHORUS
It's easy to pretend this ain't no trend
But after all these years it's gettin' really clear
CHORUS:
I gotta long-term problem with my short term memory
Why this string is on my finger is a mystery to me
I'm good at Math I'm just bad at History
I gotta long-term problem with my short term memory
VERSE:
I 'm turning into an old fart who's stuck in the past
I remember my first fishin' pole and pullin' in that small mouth Bass
I can't remember breakfast or if it's June or July
But I can taste my first kiss just like it was last night
PRE-CHORUS:
I've got post-its on all the pictures on my wall
So I don't forget the names of the people in those frames
CHORUS:
I gotta long-term problem with my short term memory
Me and my glasses are always playing hide and seek
My smoke alarm keeps beepin' so it must be time to eat
I gotta long-term problem with my short term memory
BRIDGE:
I thought someone was mad at me but I can't remember who
When I saw that look on my wife's face that's when I knew
I forgot to get a gift but I've got a good excuse
CHORUS:
I've gotta long-term problem with my short term memory
This string was to remind me of our anniversary
Honey, happy 20 years, she said it's been 23
I gotta long-term problem with my short term memory
I gotta long-term problem with my short term memory
David Reuter, Curt Collins, Betty Holt: BMI © 2009