Changes in Me (Lyrics LarryP)

[Acoustic guitar strumming solo] **Verse 1** I was squeezed into a coffee shop seat Cheap soda clutched in my hand Listening to the music flow From a man who once had fans. A decade back, his voice was magic To crowds that screamed so loud Now there's just a dozen folks Trying to be that loud **Chorus:** And I wonder as I watch him now Why the songs don't light my flame. He was my gateway into music Where did the fragile magic fade? Changes keep on rolling And they say the good days are done. But it's the wise and newborn fools Who claim to know what's going on. **Verse 2:** Sometimes I think the difference lies In how I think and see And maybe the only changes happening Are the ones inside of me. There was you on Fifth Avenue Before the lies crept in And all those wild, young dreams Flashed before me then. **Chorus:** I never thought I'd have a chance But you proved me wrong Took a year of smiles and tears Before you moved along. And now, years later, when I see you I wonder what you saw in me When we loved way back when So wild and free. **Verse 3:** I served under Uncle Sam He owned my mind, my plans Tried to see myself as a hero Flying on silver wings. Started with duty in my heart Ended up just marking time What is it about you, my country That makes so many change their minds? **Chorus:** You once had me on your honor roll I'd have died for your dream Now I wouldn't even cross the street To support a that false dream [outro instrumental]