D A
Don't be ashamed of your age.
D
Don't let the years get you down.
G
That old gang you knew
D
They still think of you
E7 A
As a rounder in your old hometown.
D A
Don't mind the grey in your hair.
Just think of all the fun you've had
D
Puttin' it there.
D
As for that old book of time
A
You've never skipped a page
A D G
So don't be ashamed of your age, brother,
D A D
Don't be ashamed of your age.
D A
Listen, Mr. Smith, Mr. Brown,
D
Don't let your age get you down.
G
Life ain't begun
D
Until you're 40, son.
E7 A
That's when you really start to go to town.
D A
Don't wish that you were a lad.
Why, boy, you've lost more gals
D
Than they've ever had
A D G
So don't be ashamed of your age, brother.
D A D
Don't be ashamed of your age.
