Austin Cunningham - My New Old Friend lyrics

It was '76 an' we were flyin' high We were writin' our names in the Texas sky Kindred spirits underneath our cowboy hats Free as the air, we were livin' large Young and immortal we were in charge Of the whole wide world, it was simple as that It was ridin' them bulls and ropin' them calves Winnin' just enough money to buy enough gas To get us back home so we could do it all over again It was pickin' and grinnin' around a campfire Stretchin' our stories 'til we became liars Without shame, that's how we lived back then Chorus: My new old friend Come and sit awhile and tell me how you've been It does my heart good to see you again My new old friend Well I think I might have a couple cold beers And if you feel up to rollin' back the years I'd love to hear 'bout the road you've walked down As for me there've been rivers crossed Bridges burned and good love lost But few regrets I've had to crawl my way around Hey've I've been there, I know what you mean Things sure were simpler at seventeen But did you ever think we'd ever live this long anyway? Well here we are and I can already see Someday, tonight'll be a memory I'll be glad we shared 'til my dying day Chorus We sure made it through some crazy stuff You want one more? Naw, I've had enough It's gettin' late and Barbara'll think you're lost It's scary how fast the years have flown But sittin' 'cross, from you I should've known We'd be able to pick up right where we left off Now I don't wanna get too weird or nothin' But I sure have missed you and I've sure been wantin' To try a little harder and maybe stay in touch Chorus