I ain't seen 18 in a long time
I ain't seen my baby for a while
But I'll be home by Monday mornin'

After I drive 200 miles

I make my living with a guitar

My job is standing on a stage
I played in churches, fairs, and dive bars
I ain't never gonna act my age


CHORUS:
Don't never let it be said darlin'

That what I do don't bring me joy
Climb in the seat beside my Martin
Cause I'm a guitar pickin', bluegrass singing

Never grow up boy

Sometimes when I look in the mirror

I see the boy I used to be
And after all these years it's clearer
The dreams of boys can set men free


I know I've put you through some hard times
Those lonely nights I wasn't there

But you were never far from my mind
Your love was with me everywhere


CHORUS:

I ain't seen 18 in a long time

Ain't seen my baby for awhile