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Chorus 1:
Once I was seven years old my momma told me
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Go make yourself some friends or you'll be lonely
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Once I was seven years old
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Verse 1:
It was a big big world, but we thought we were bigger
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Pushing each other to the limits, we were learning quicker
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By eleven smoking herb and drinking burning liquor
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Never rich so we were out to make that steady figure
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Chorus 2:
Once I was eleven years old my daddy told me
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Go get yourself a wife or you'll be lonely
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Once I was eleven years old
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Verse 2:
I always had that dream like my daddy before me
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So I started writing songs, I started writing stories
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Something about that glory just always seemed to bore me
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Cause only those I really love will ever really know me
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Chorus 3:
Once I was 20 years old, my story got told
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Before the morning sun, when life was lonely
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Once I was 20 years old
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Verse 3:
I only see my goals, I don't believe in failure
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Cause I know the smallest voices, they can make it major
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I got my boys with me at least those in favour
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And if we don't meet before I leave, I hope I'll see you later
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Chorus 4:
Once I was 20 years old, my story got told
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I was writing about everything, I saw before me
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Once I was 20 years old
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Soon we'll be 30 years old, our songs have been sold
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We've travelled around the world and we're still roaming
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Soon we'll be 30 years old
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Verse 4:
I'm still learning about life
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My woman brought children for me
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So I can sing them all my songs
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And I can tell them stories
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Most of my boys are with me
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Some are still out seeking glory
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And some I had to leave behind
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My brother I'm still sorry
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Bridge:
Soon I'll be 60 years old, my daddy got 61
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Remember life and then your life becomes a better one
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I made a man so happy when I wrote a letter once
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I hope my children come and visit, once or twice a month
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Chorus 5:
Soon I'll be 60 years old, will I think the world is cold
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Or will I have a lot of children who can warm me
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Soon I'll be 60 years old
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Soon I'll be 60 years old, will I think the world is cold
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Or will I have a lot of children who can warm me
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Soon I'll be 60 years old
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Chorus 1 Recap:
Once I was seven years old my momma told me
G F F D F C Bb G D F C Bb
Go make yourself some friends or you'll be lonely
G G C C C C C C Bb Db C Bb
Once I was seven years old
G F F D F C Bb
Once I was seven years old
G F F D F C Bb
About Me
These notes can be used to play the song on many instruments including the keyboard, piano, flute and recorder. I have a YouTube channel (Mint Music) where I make videos to assist you in your learning. Please feel free to comment any requests and feedback. You can find me on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/mintmusic
