This Old House
Neil Young · Other Songs - Neil Young
keeps ticking,
The kids are all asleep
and I'm walking the floor.
Darlin' I can see
that you're dreaming,
And I don't wanna wake you up
When I close the door.
This old house of ours
is built on dreams
And a businessman don't know
what that means.
There's a garden outside
she works in every day
And tomorrow morning
a man from the bank's
Gonna come and take it all away.
Lately, I've been thinking
'bout daddy,
And how he always
made things work,
when the chips were down,
And I know
I've got something inside me
There's always a light
there to guide me
To what can't be found.
This old house of ours
is built on dreams
And a businessman don't know
what that means.
There's a swing outside
the kids play on every day
And tomorrow morning
a man from the bank's
Gonna come and take it all away.
Take it all away,
take it all away,
take it all away.
Take it all away,
take it all away,
take it all away.
Remember how we first came
here together?
Standing on an empty lot,
holding hands.
Later, we came back
in the moonlight
And made love
right where the kitchen is,
Then we made our plans.
This old house of ours
is built on dreams
And a businessman don't know
what that means.
There's a garden outside
she works in every day
And tomorrow morning
a man from the bank's
Gonna come and take it all away.
Take it all away,
take it all away,
take it all away.
Take it all away,
take it all away,
take it all away.
This Old House
Neil Young's "This Old House" stands as a poignant reflection on the fragility of relationships and the passage of time. Recorded during his prolific period of solo exploration, the track exemplifies his signature blend of acoustic intimacy and raw emotional honesty. The song captures the universal experience of aging and the inevitable erosion of shared history, delivered with a voice that has become synonymous with introspective Americana. As part of his extensive discography, the recording showcases his ability to distill complex themes into simple, resonant melodies that have resonated with audiences for decades. It remains a testament to his commitment to exploring the human condition through music, balancing folk storytelling with the atmospheric depth characteristic of his later work.