I Gotta Long-Term Problem

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

Lyrics Holt, Reuter and Collins Music Reuter and Collins
Producer Mederick Bellaire Performance Mederick Bellaire

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