Paul Hedberg just turned fifty-three, But he ain't slowing down, just wait and see. Laces tight, he's out the door, He's got a brand-new reason to run some more. The wind is blowing in his face, He's picking up a steady pace. Maybe he's not the fastest guy, But Paul keeps running, reaching for the sky. Paul's gotta run, Paul's gotta run, Fifty-three but he's still having fun! Step by step, mile by mile, Paul Hedberg's running with a smile. Paul's gotta run, let those legs go, How far he'll make it, nobody knows. But one thing's certain, he's on his way, Paul Hedberg's running today! The first mile feels like ten, But Paul says, "I'm doing it again!" His breathing's heavy, his legs are sore, But somehow he keeps asking for more. People watch him passing by, Paul just waves and says, "I'm gonna fly!" Maybe someday he'll run a race, But right now he's just finding his pace. Paul's gotta run, Paul's gotta run, Fifty-three but he's still having fun! Step by step, mile by mile, Paul Hedberg's running with a smile. When his legs say, "You should stop," Paul says, "No, I'm reaching the top!" Fifty-three candles on the cake, But he's got plenty of miles to make! Paul's gotta run, Paul's gotta run, Fifty-three and he's just begun! Down the road and into the sun, Paul Hedberg's running just for fun! Paul's gotta run, let the good times roll, One more mile, that's his goal. Fifty-three is just the start, Paul Hedberg's got a runner's heart!
