We live a long, long time to get old
We live a long, long time to get old
So there ain't no need to cry, poor Grandpa's got to die
We live a long, long time to get old
When you get old and feeble and you can't hardly get around
You'll have to get two walking sticks to hobble up to town
You can hear your kinfolks talking, they'll be whispering all around
"Old Grandpa'd be better off if he's six feet under the ground."
REFRAIN: We live a long, long time to get old
We live a long, long time to get old
So there ain't no need to cry, poor Grandpa's got to die
We live a long, long time to get old
When you get old and feeble and this world has turned you down
Remember back when you were the best-dressed man in town
You ain't got long to stay here and you're waiting for the day
When you can throw your false teeth and walking cane away
REFRAIN: We live a long, long time to get old
We live a long, long time to get old
So there ain't no need to cry, poor Grandpa's got to die
We live a long, long time to get old
When you went to high school, you used to jump and hop
Now each time you move around you start to crack and pop
You talk about the good old days when you were in your prime
How y'earned all that money but you didn't save a dime
REFRAIN: We live a long, long time to get old
We live a long, long time to get old
So there ain't no need to cry, poor Grandpa's got to die
We live a long, long time to get old