When Old Folks Talk

When Old Folks Talk

He shuffles around that old front porch

Mumbling out the pains of wars he's fought all his life

He reminisces being a kid

And the rebel life he lived

And curses father time

He says we won't be here forever

Heaven is closer every day

And his words are like a treasure

Passed along but never passed away

When old folks talk

Every word

Has a price been paid

And lessons learned

Bridges crossed

Corners turned

And barefoot miles been walked

When old folks talk

And he'll point across the way to say

That's where me and Magnolia lay

Beneath that swinging tire

She'll grin at the likes of him

And say it wasn't long after then

That we brought home our first born child

Hand in hand they'll laugh

Arm in arm they'll love

Then the conversation turns

To how they found the Lord above

Yeah when old folks talk

Every word

Has a price been paid

And lessons learned

Bridges crossed

Corners turned

And barefoot miles been walked

When old folks talk

Yeah there's pride and tradition

Faith and religion

Rumors about Christians

Drunks and politicians

Yeah when old folks talk

Every word

Has a price been paid

And lessons learned

Bridges crossed

Corners turned

And barefoot miles been walked

When old folks talk

Yeah when old folks talk

When old folks talk