“Things” (senior version)

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Every night I sit here by my window (window)
Starin’ at the lonely avenue (avenue)
Watching people going down to Tesco’s (Tesco’s)
And thinkin’ ’bout the things I used to do

(Thinkin’ of things) like taking a walk
(Things) like using a fork
(Things) like climbing the stairs (yeah-yeah)
What about getting out the chair?
Things that I don’t do now
Things doctor won’t allow
Thinkin’ ’bout the things I used to do

The internet is all I have to cling to (cling to)
And Facebook is the friend I’m talkin’ to (talkin’ to)
When I’m not thinkin’ ‘bout the state I’ve gotten into (into)
Well, I’m-a thinkin’ ’bout the things I used to do

(Thinkin’ of things) talking on the phone
(Things) knowing how to get home
(Things) like climbing the stairs (yeah-yeah)
What about getting out the chair?
Things that I don’t do now
Things doctor won’t allow
Thinkin’ ’bout the things I used to do

I still can play the music I grew up with

Remember gigs I went to with my friends (with my friends)
But I can’t hear a single sound and now my friends are not around
Well, it’s just me thinkin’ of the things I used to do

(Thinkin’ of things) like driving my car
(Things) like playing guitar
(Things) like climbing the stairs (yeah-yeah)
What about getting out the chair?

Things that I don’t do now
Things doctor won’t allow
Thinkin’ ’bout the things I used to do

And all the places that I’m never goin’ to
Ya got me thinkin’ ’bout the things I used to do

(sing along to Things by Bobby Darin – sorry Bobby)

13 responses to ““Things” (senior version)”

  1. andrewdexteryork Avatar
    andrewdexteryork

    Brutally true!

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    1. Rik Avatar

      Well yes…I thought I’d write it before it was actually true here – later on I might not find it so amusing.

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      1. andrewdexteryork Avatar
        andrewdexteryork

        I’m already finding parts not amusing!!!

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  2. obbverse Avatar

    Now, I know I used to know Things better, but… I can’t remember when.

    Nice Rik, if slightly unnerving for me in this day and age.

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    1. Rik Avatar

      Thanks o, unnerving for me too, but a little dark humour is my way of coping.

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      1. obbverse Avatar

        Talking about dark… West Ham have just gone up 2-0 at Palace. Dark? It’s pitch frikkin’ black ay my place…

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      2. Rik Avatar

        Ho hum…”things can only get better…”

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    Anonymous

    You’ve taken that crystal ball out again (or was it the mirror?) I think we may be at the top of that slippery slope…

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    1. Rik Avatar

      Crystal ball, as I write…good luck all.

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  4. obbverse Avatar

    Thanks Rik! How come I want to forget these two opening games but can’t?

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  5. robedwards53 Avatar

    Genius

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    1. Rik Avatar

      Aw thanks Rob, too kind!

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