in the days of my youth I was told what it means to be a man now I've reached the age I've tried to do all those things the best I can no matter how I try I find my way into the same old jam good times bad times you know I had my share when my woman left home for a brown eyed man well I still don't seem to care sixteen I fell in love with a girl as sweet as could be only took a couple of days till she was rid of me she swore that she would be all mine and love me till the end but when i whispered in her ear I lost another friend oooh good times bad times you know I had my share when my woman left home for a brown eyed man well I still don't seem to care good times bad times you know I had my share when my woman left home for a brown eyed man well I still don't seem to care I know what it means to be alone I sure do wish I was at home I don't care what the neighbors say I'm gonna love you each and every day you can feel the beat within my heart realize sweet babe we ain't ever gonna part