This Old House

There are fifty liquor boxes in my hall

And a hundred empty nails on my wall

There’s a sign out in my yard that reads for sale

And if this old house could cry the tears would fall

There are bargain hungry vultures every where

Buyin’ broken toys, old clothes and Tupper ware

The phone’s been taken out and they’ve stopped the mail

And if this old house could talk I’d say a prayer

Chorus:

I’ve been strong and I’ve been sturdy

And I’ve weathered every storm

I’ve always kept your family safe and warm

Now you’re packin’ up the laughter

And you’re sweepin out the tears

If this old house were built on memories I would stand a thousand years

This old house

This old house

If this old house were built on memories

I would stand a thousand years

Take another look before you lock my door

Where your shoes have worn the finish from my floor

Listen to my banging pipes and my creaking stairs

And let your boy slide down my banister once more

I remember where you hid that extra key

Where the hammer and the band aids used to be

I will smell your morning coffee in the air

And I will see you hanging tinsel on the tree

Chorus:

I’ve been strong and I’ve been sturdy…