He'll be 55 this weekend
Can't believe he's lived this long
But now he hangs out with the grandkids
Instead of tokin' on his bong
He still thinks about the crazy days
But thanks his God above
That he traded in the love-ins
For a greater kind of love
He still shoots 'em that old peace sign
Still gentle as a dove
He loves all kinds of music
Country-rock with a little roll
But nowadays he's partial to
The melodies that saved his soul
Life has put him through the wringer
Friends have fallen through the cracks
& all the trips he's taken
Have been to hell & back
He don't feel that cool no more
But he don't care, & that's a fact
CHORUS:
He's an old hippie, getting older every day
But his eyes are on the prize, & his faith ain't gonna stray
He's an old hippie, he knows what his life is for
Tryin' to get right with the Man
Before he goes knockin' on Heaven's door
He's been confused by the issues
From Vietnam to Desert Storm
But he prays every night for
The guys & gals in uniform
He ain't tryin' to convert you
Just glad for your new start
& he won't be preachin' to you
Like some born-again old fart
He'll just tell you about the love he's found
Deep within his heart
(chorus)
Well, he skips the crowds & the gatherings
Spends some quiet time alone
His family is his universe
& Heaven is his home
He's seen & done it all
Been in the belly of the whale
He's looked the Devil in the eye
& sent him back to Hell
He thanks dear Jesus every day
That he's lived to tell the tale
(chorus)
Just tryin' to get right with the Man
Before he goes knockin' on Heaven's door