Age wearies me at times
 And sure
 The years do fly
 And
 This matriarch forgives you all
 As time goes by
Memories stalk of golden days
 And sure
 Bad days make me cry
 And
 I see in you the youth I was
 As time goes by
The kisses are all gone now
 And sure
 My smiles a rather wry
 And
 In this nursing home I sit
 Waiting for God or family
As time goes by