When I was young and always running free
Always playing sport is, where you would find me.
Slight injuries never slowed me down
I still found a way of running around.
After all, playing sport would keep you fit
Arthritis, I'd never heard of it.
Now I’m having to have joints replaced
And doing things at a much slower pace.
Not everything that, when you’re young you are told
Will help you when, you’re getting old.
So, let me give you some sound advice
Although playing sports is really nice.
Pace yourself and your body too
Because, when age catches up with you.
Aches and pains follow you around
And grind you slowly into the ground.
I’m not trying to tell you not to play
Just listen to others and what they say.
When I was young, I was always being told
You'll regret that, when you’re getting old.