Use ta Be by Lyle Berry

I use ta care about this; I use ta care about that;
Now I just sit here growing old and fat.
Use ta have longer hair; use ta have a great smile;
Now I don’t think that I can go one more mile.

I use ta have hopes and I use ta have schemes;
Now I toss and turn with these horrible dreams.
Use ta fall in love; use ta have butterflies;
Now I stare at four walls thru these tears in my eyes.

It don’t matter at all what use ta be!
‘Cause when it all comes down,
We’re all alone – don’t you see?
What use ta ain’t now – what use ta’s back then,
Just the sad memories of a use ta be man
And nothing means nothing, my friend_________!
If it use ta be.

I use ta climb trees - no thoughts of hurtin’ my head;
Now I can barely crawl outa my bed.
I use ta find joy in the simplest things;
Now I find fear in what every day brings.

I use ta have a future and I used ta shout wow!
Now I really don’t give a damn anyhow.
I use ta think love was a treasure that'd last;
Now I’m just a fool with a use ta be past.

It don’t matter at all what use ta be!
‘Cause when it all comes down,
We’re all alone – don’t you see?
What use ta ain’t now – what use ta’s back then,
Just the sad memories of a use ta be man
And nothing means nothing, my friend________!
If it use ta be.

Oh, nothing means nothing, my friend________!
If it use ta be.

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by Lyle Berry (Age: 61)
copyright 08-13-2002

Age Rating: 13 to 127