G D C C G D C C [Verse 1] G D C Old man sleeping the hot day away G D C While he dreams a thousand yesterdays G D C 'Cause he's had so many come his way A C G All he cares about is somewhere to lay his head tomorrow [Verse 2] G D C Old man sits and thinks about his home G D C Doesn't matter 'cause he's all alone G D C What he'd give to get back on his own A C G Curses his body 'cause it's old and it gives no transportation A C G He sits in his one room shack alone but it provides no consolation [Instrumental] G D C C G D C C G D C C G C G D [Chorus] G C What a shame, his time is nearing G C His eyes won't let him see the skies are clearing G C Someone tells him without his hearing A C A C It's no news to those who've been around while things are changing, oh