My New Old Friend lyrics

It was `76 an` we were flyin` high
We were writin` our names in the Texas sky
Kindred spirits underneath our cowboy hats
Free as the air, we were livin` large
Young and immortal we were in charge
Of the whole wide world, it was simple as that

It was ridin` them bulls and ropin` them calves
Winnin` just enough money to buy enough gas
To get us back home so we could do it all over again
It was pickin` and grinnin` around a campfire
Stretchin` our stories `til we became liars
Without shame, that`s how we lived back then

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My new old friend
Come and sit awhile and tell me how you`ve been
It does my heart good to see you again
My new old friend

Well I think I might have a couple cold beers
And if you feel up to rollin` back the years
I`d love to hear `bout the road you`ve walked down
As for me there`ve been rivers crossed
Bridges burned and good love lost
But few regrets I`ve had to crawl my way around

Hey`ve I`ve been there, I know what you mean
Things sure were simpler at seventeen
But did you ever think we`d ever live this long anyway?
Well here we are and I can already see
Someday, tonight`ll be a memory
I`ll be glad we shared `til my dying day

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We sure made it through some crazy stuff
You want one more?
Naw, I`ve had enough
It`s gettin` late and Barbara`ll think you`re lost
It`s scary how fast the years have flown
But sittin` `cross, from you I should`ve known
We`d be able to pick up right where we left off

Now I don`t wanna get too weird or nothin`
But I sure have missed you and I`ve sure been wantin`
To try a little harder and maybe stay in touch

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