There's an Old Man in Our Town

Kenny Rogers · Love Lifted Me [1976]

There's an old man in our town

And I guess he's been around

For years and years

At least it seems that way.

Wrinkled hands and rocking chair

Growing old just sitting there

Every year he had the sing

For youth to say.

Youth only happens to you one time

An so I've been told

If you should miss it in your youngtime

Have it when you're old.

Now there's no old man sitting there

Just an empty rocking chair

But the things he said

Will always be around.

Someday when I'm old and grey

Maybe youth can come my way

I'll be proud to be

The old man in our town.

And I'll say youth only happens to you one time

An so I've been told

If you should miss it in your youngtime

Have it when you're old...

There's an Old Man in Our Town

Kenny Rogers delivers a heartfelt country classic on the 1976 album Love Lifted Me. The track showcases his signature vocal warmth and storytelling ability, capturing the essence of small-town life and enduring community bonds. As a staple of his discography, the song reflects the era's acoustic country sound while establishing Rogers as a master of emotional balladry. Its enduring popularity highlights his skill in blending traditional themes with accessible melodies that resonate across generations. This recording remains a defining example of his early work, cementing his status as a leading figure in modern country music.