Instrumental:
The hook, : Now I remember what my mama said.
Getting old ain’t for punks getting old ain’t for punks say it again
What did mama say “Getting old ain’t for punks getting old ain’t for pucks”
Chorus,: I couldn’t wait for the kids to leave the house and start families of their own
I dreamed of retiring, and traveling all around the world no worries, stress or pain and Tylenol wasn’t even a thing.
but no one told me getting older comes with a lot pain.
Hook: Now I remember what my mama said.
Getting old ain’t for punks getting old ain’t for punks say it again
What did mama say “Getting old ain’t for punks getting old ain’t for pucks”
Chorus: When I was just a young lady doing my thing
I could hear the boys calling out my name Clarice! like I was a celebrity or someone from the hall of fame now I can’t hear a thing.
I wanna lay down and get next to you and get into our sexy groove hold up. Wait I have a spasm too. I don’t know what to do, this shit is brand new.
Hook: Now I remember what my mama said.
Getting old ain’t for punks getting old ain’t for punks say it again
What did mama say “Getting old ain’t for punks getting old ain’t for pucks”
Chorus: I take muscle relaxers before
Bending over to tie my shoes.
Now, I think “what the hell has happened to you”.
You use to drop it like it’s hot . Instead you’re yelling, “ my knee popped out where’s my icy hot?” .
Hook: I remember what my mama said. Getting old ain’t for punks getting old ain’t for punks say it again
What did mama say “Getting old ain’t for punks getting old ain’t for pucks”
Chorus: My back is aching and my muscles are inflamed no one ever told me I would be in this much pain.
I need some Hennessy to help ease this pain And just maybe I’ll remember your name. Carmen, Gaynell,
Gwen
no Q
oh hell you know who I’m talking to.
Instrumental saxophone solo:
I get dressed up because we plan on getting lit tonight, but by 8 o’clock, I’m ready to say good night.
I need to find some shoes. These heels just won’t do.
let me smoke this joint and take a hit or two damn I’m starting to feel a little confused.
Hook: Now I remember what my mama said.
Getting old ain’t for punks getting old ain’t for punks say it again.
What did mama say?
“Getting old ain’t for punks getting old ain’t for pucks”.
Chorus: My back is whack. and my hips are going crackerly crack.
let’s not forget my teeth if I want to eat this Big Mac
wait!! what was I looking for?
Oh yeah, I remember I need my heating pack and some BenGay
Dang! Clarice you’re just 62 . this ain’t supposed to happen to you.
Hook: What did mama say?
“Getting old ain’t for punks getting old ain’t for punks”.
Getting old ain’t for punks getting old ain’t for punks.
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