(Verse 1) I pulled up a stool at the ol’ town bar, Saw a gray-haired man with a steel guitar. He had lines on his face like a map to the past, Said, “Son, slow down, don’t be livin’ too fast.” (Pre-Chorus) He took a long, slow sip of his whiskey neat, Then turned his tired eyes and spoke to me... (Chorus) He said, ‘Boy, don’t chase the wind, it don’t slow down for you, And love ain’t love if it don’t stay true.’ ‘Money won’t fix what a heart can’t mend, And a good ol’ dog’s worth more than most men.’ ‘Don’t waste your days on what don’t last, Take a deep breath, let go of the past.’ ‘Someday you’ll be the old man too, And I hope someone listens to you.’ (Verse 2) He talked ‘bout a girl he let slip away, Said, “I should’ve fought, but I walked away.” He lost some friends to the bottle and pride, Now it’s just him and his old guitar tonight. (Pre-Chorus) He said, “Son, I’ve learned from my mistakes, Let me save you from heartache.” (Chorus) ‘Boy, don’t chase the wind, it don’t slow down for you, And love ain’t love if it don’t stay true.’ ‘Money won’t fix what a heart can’t mend, And a good ol’ dog’s worth more than most men.’ ‘Don’t waste your days on what don’t last, Take a deep breath, let go of the past.’ ‘Someday you’ll be the old man too, And I hope someone listens to you.’ (Bridge) I thanked him for the words, shook his hand real tight, Then I turned to leave, but he was gone that night. Just a half-full glass and a guitar case, Like a ghost left behind, but he left his trace... (Final Chorus - Soft, Reflective) Now I don’t chase the wind, it don’t slow down for me, And love ain’t love if it don’t stay free. I tell my son, ‘Boy, hear what I say, The old man’s words still guide my way.’ (Outro - Soft guitar fade-out) Yeah, someday I’ll be the old man too... And I hope someone listens to me.
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