These Days David Allan Coe

“These Days” by David Allan Coe, released in 1975, is a country song that reflects on the struggles of life, love, and regret. The lyrics convey a sense of introspection and resilience amidst challenges. Notable for its raw emotional delivery, the song has influenced many artists and remains a poignant anthem of perseverance. #Country

Yes and I've been out walking
I don't do that much talking these days
These days
These days I like to think a lot
About the things that I forgot to do
Yes and all the times that I had the chance to

Yes and I had a lover
I don't guess I'll risk another these days
These days
And if I seem to be afraid
To live the kind of life I have made in song
Well it's only 'cause I've been lonesome for so long

Yeah and I'll quit my dreaming
I don't do too much scheming these days
These days
These days I like to think about
How all these changes came about my way
And I thank God I live to write down another heartbreak

Yes and I'll quit my rambling
I don't do too much gambling these days
These days
These days I stand on cornerstones
And count the time in quarter tones till ten
Please don't confront me with my failures
I have not forgotten them

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