[C] Ever since I was a child [F] [Am] [G] You always said that I should understand the rules [C] You take some and give less [F] [Am] [G] Sit high above the rest...don't you
[C] [F] As I ask a simple questioN Cuts me off with his reply [Am] [G] He's been practicing for decades Now he thinks I have the time [C] [F] He flows in and out of riddles Looking me straight in the eye [Am] [G] But it seems like something's missing From the days when he was more my size
CHORUS: [C] [F] Ten years older and I've finally found my pride [C] [F] This old man comes rolling home to die [C] [Am] Old feelings make it hard to decide [F] Just what it means to me
VERSE 2 [C] [F] Everything exists 'tween black and white [Am] [G] You can twist and distort the most blatant of lies [C] [F] Or just offer up solutions Practiced only in your mind [Am] [G] I've lost half my life to wisdom So forgive me if I [C] [F] come off sounding bitter If my words push you away [Am] [G] If I seem surprised to see you Lying here, in front of me [C] [F] Just consider what you're asking And give me a little time [Am] [G] 'Cause I'm still having trouble breathing Cuz up to now I've never seen you cry
[chorus] [C] [F] Ten years older and I've finally found my pride [C] [F] This old man comes rolling home to die [C] [Am] Old feelings make it hard to decide [F] Just what it means to me
BREAKDOWN: [Am] [F] "...No son of mine..." Should I be sleeping? [Am] [F] "...No son of mine..." You never understood [Am] [F] That I don't need your help Don't have to save me from myself [Am] [F] [G] Or take me out to prove That I should live my life like you...
VERSE 3 [C] [F] As I ask a simple question Cuts me off with his reply [Am] [G] He's been practicing for decades But I am listening this time [C] [F] He flows in and out of riddles Stories change without the wine [Am] [G] And at least he seems much clearer On how it feels to be my size
CHORUS [C] [F] Ten years older and I've finally found my pride [C] [F] This old man comes rolling home to die [C] [Am] Old feelings make it hard to decide [F] Just what it means to me
Just what it means to me Just what it means to me...