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Written and produced by Dave Patten 

2009 Dave Patten 

Published by Dave Patten (ASCAP), Clark Collectibles (ASCAP) 

I want to go back to the old days, back to better times 

I want to relive the beauty that ran out of my life 

Back to the old me, back as far as I'd like 

I wouldn't change it I just want to experience it twice 

Mmm ohhhh 

I've got this picture frame bought it at the dollar store 

It's held my memories longer than I could hold them for 

And I look at it now, as I looked at it then 

I close my eyes and relive the moment again 

I can't help but smile I'm in a perfect place 

I love seeing you here this way you'll never fade 

And I can dream big even when I'm asleep 

I know you're close by always comforting me 

I've got this painting here, a picture of a bridge 

It meant nothing before but now I treasure it 

This bridge was really small, not my centerpiece 

It just hung on my wall and captured memories 

Strange and beautiful in everything I see 

Every color every stroke is like a piece of me 

I'm so invested now, remember when we started? 

With all that love, I still don't know the artist 

I've got this old guitar, it should be in the trash 

The strings are broken the bridge is gone and the neck is snapped 

But every time I look it's like I'm fifteen 

Trying to make my first impression here on the camp scene 

Hah, you're taking me back, oh I remember it now 

The bitter taste of defeat every time a girl shut me down 

It's just a piece of wood, but look how much I learned 

It seemed dumb at the time, I'm just happy it worked 

Now I'm facing myself, we're standing eye to eye 

It's a test to see who can trump the effects of time 

we have a clear winner, I must be ten years old 

But I embrace the wisdom, rejuvenate my soul 

I feel a changed man, even from yesterday 

And I am proud to say this sinner's learned from his mistakes 

Cause if you give it up, well then you'll never know 

And there's only one place you're ever gonna want to go