Delbert McClinton Been Around A Long Time lyrics

Intro.: (A) x 4 bars

I ain't (A)old, but (E)I've been around a long (A)time
Long enough to know that age is just a state of (E)mind
(A)SomethingS just get better like (D) fine wine
I ain't (A)old, but (E)I've been around a long (A)time

I've seen 'em (A)come and go, and (E)come back 'round a-(A)gain
But some of life's hard lessons, have finally started (E) sinkin' in
If you don't (A)do nothing, you're gonna live to regret, and
(D)you won't have to live for what you can't forget
I ain't (A)old, but (E)I've been around a long (A)time

(A)Some people says you burn (E)out, if go too (A)fast
But I just want a live it up as long as it (E)lasts
If there's a secret to life (A)that I've ever found, it's
(D)all about staying in the hear and now
I ain't (A)old, but (E)I've been around a long (A)time

(Chorus)
(D)Keep your expectations under con-(A)trol

(D)You just might surprise yourself, just (E)see how far you go

(A)Don't hold too tight (E) let it all unwind,
(D) and keep a positive state of mind
I ain't (A)old, but (E)I've been around a long (A)time

Solo: ||(A) |(E) |(A) |(A) |(A) |(A) |(E) |(E) ||
||(A) |(A) |(D) |(D) |(A) |(E) |(A) |(A) ||

(Chorus)
((D)Keep your expectations under con-(A)trol
(D)You just might surprise yourself, just (E)see how far you go

(A)Don't hold too tight (E) let it all unwind,
(D) and keep a positive state of mind
I ain't (A)old, but (E)I've been around a long (A)time
I ain't (A)old, but (E)I've been around a long (A)time (E)|(A) ---