D                    G
There was a time when we'd be the last to leave

         A7                 D[
Watching the sun come up while everyone fell asleep

             D                 G
The music was always loud and I'd smoke and drink too much

              A7               D
Until I'd fall in your arms and into your loving touch

          G             D
Now as the years roll by time has reeled me in

                  A7                        D
I've slowed down a notch or two from the way things were then.

chorus.

                 G         A7
Those old ways of mine I've left them behind

       G  D
Those crazy days are through
                   G        A7
The only thing I still do like I used to do

          G   D
Is carry this torch for you.

Verse 2.

D                       G
I remember the days when I'd pack my bags and run

              A7             D
Chasing some crazy dream into the morning sun

D                           ch]G
 Now as the twilight falls I find I'm satisfied

               ch]A7                  D
Watching the fire glow just as long as your by my side

               G              D
Here in my heart it seems,time as passed me by

                  A7           D
I love you as much today as the very first time.