" The Old Man Had a Lot of Wisdom"
( Lyrics By Gerald Logan )
( Verse 1 )
I met him on a front porch swing,
Sun was setting, church bells ring,
His hands were worn, his hair was gray,
But his words still carried weight that day.
He said, “Son, life ain’t measured in gold,
It’s the love you give and the stories told.
The road is long, the nights get cold,
But truth is worth more than what you hold.”
( Chorus )
The old man had a lot of wisdom,
Carved in his soul like a sacred hymn.
He taught me lessons I’ll never forget,
About mercy, grace, and no regrets.
Every wrinkle on his face was a song,
Of battles fought and rights from wrong.
The old man had a lot of wisdom,
And he passed it down before he was gone.
( Verse 2 )
He spoke of heartbreak, losing friends,
How every start will find its end.
“Don’t waste your days in fear or pride,
Forgive the ones who hurt your life.
Raise your children, love your wife,
And thank the Lord for breath each night.
The world may change, but faith holds strong,
And kindness echoes when you’re gone.”
( Chorus )
The old man had a lot of wisdom,
Carved in his soul like a sacred hymn.
He taught me lessons I’ll never forget,
About mercy, grace, and no regrets.
Every wrinkle on his face was a song,
Of battles fought and rights from wrong.
The old man had a lot of wisdom,
And he passed it down before he was gone.
( Bridge )
Now I stand where he once stood,
Trying to live my life for good.
His words still guide me when I pray,
I hear his voice in the break of day.
( Final Chorus / Outro )
The old man had a lot of wisdom,
Carved in his soul like a sacred hymn.
I’ll carry his torch, I’ll sing his song,
Keep his faith and pass it on.
Yes, the old man had a lot of wisdom,
And his spirit lives forever strong.
