If You Live To Ninety Nine

[Mike_S]

The missus has been away in Spain all week and I only got one song done in all that time... not good enough:)

I tried to spend less time on this one. Put a more rocky sound than my last one on the guitars. Had to spend a bit of time practicing the chords, mainly because I have trouble playing a b chord    I simplified the b to leave one string open and make it easier 

Thinking about it, the lyrics probably reflect on getting older. Could be the first in a Songcrafters Album called "Songs For Old People"   

Anyway here it is...

You've gotta start slowing down
You gotta think about yourself
Cause time is not on your side
And that's the same
That's the same for everyone else

Take a long look at yourself
You're just like everybody else
You're just looking for some answers
Cause none of it,
None of it makes sense

And if you live to ninety nine
You still won't find the time
To do all the things
You wanna do

I think there will come a time
When all of this just fades away
And everything that troubled you will be gone
Like the night time
Like the night time follows day

And if you live to ninety nine
You still won't find the time
To do all the things
You wanna do
 
And you don't need to sit and think
About the things that passed you by
You need to take hold of the day
And don't ask no questions
Don't ask no questions why

And if you live to ninety nine
You still won't find the time
To do all the things
You wanna do

And if you live to ninety nine
You still won't find the time
To do all the things
You wanna do

[Ted]

There's some wisdom in this. Stop that.

The guitar tone and the droning quality is super cool. The song could rock harder, but a high-energy groove would be missing the point. The plodding suits the theme – the march of time.

I like it a lot!

[Farrell Jackson]

I like it Mike! If you had an electric 12 string picking in the background I would think it was a long lost Birds' song. It has a folk rock vibe to it. The words are hitting home for me. I would enjoy hearing your album "Songs for Old People". Well done here!

[Oldrottenhead]

that's shocking i got three songs done when my wife was in Spain. LOl. Nice rocker, a wee hint of Television to my ears.

[Ray Brookes]

Great song, Mike and I agree with Farrell in that it has a kinda Birds vibe. Excellent lyrics and love the sound of that jingling guitar. Live to 99? I reckon I'll be lucky to make 70 LOL.

[thetworegs]

Good one Mike loving the jangly guitar and there's wisdom in those words you will have to send her for two next time 

[TPB]

I am old so can really appreciate the lyrics playing is outstanding as is your norm
Nice
Tim

[DarrenG / The Devil's Toupee]

Luckily Mike you managed to find time to fit this song in..and I'm glad you did. This is brilliant.
I like the heavier, rocky guitars. A catchy melody and great thumping beat.
I try not to think about getting older..those lyrics are good words of wisdom as others have said. Haha.
I don't get time to do everything I wanna do now.

[hardlock]

A very timely song (for me at 74). My mom made it to 97 - then off to heaven!

You've inspired me to get back to work on one that's about the pains of getting old. Might end up too long however!

Great song. Dig the harmonies.

[Zoltan]

Hey i'm really loving this!

This has all your great trademarks going for it and lyrics that are relatable. The only thing i don't understand is the trouble with B. I mean just play ONE string if need be Just because there are more strings in the guitar doesn't mean they need to be used...

But yes. This is lovely and works a treat!