Second Childhood Lyrics - Foghat

Dave Peverett - Riff Bros. Music - ASCAP 

Back in the schoolyard life wasn't so hard, but I couldn't wait to leave. 

I left school at sixteen, tired of the routine, money is what I need. 

I got into the job line, but there's no work for my kind, 

No school tie and no degree, no chance for me. 

I found some employment, but still no enjoyment, I worked in a factory. 

I picked up my wages, fhe first time in ages, it don't seem enough to me. 

The years go by in slow time, became a man in no time, 

You came along, the time was right - turned on the light. 

Gonna love my life away, I wish I could, (I wish I could) 

Girl, you're leadin' me astray, I've been misunderstood (been misunderstood) 

Oh oh, I'm in my second childhood, oh oh. 

Back on the breadline, seemed like a long time, the waiting was all in vain. 

I spent my vacation down at the station, waving to all the trains. 

After this deep depression, I shoulda' learned my lesson 

I found you in the nick of time, who'll buy the wine? 

Gonna love my life away, I wish I could, (I wish I could) 

Girl, you're leadin' me astray, I've been misunderstood (been misunderstood) 

Oh oh, I'm in my second childhood, oh oh. 

{Erik - Slide Solo} 

It's hard to act my age now, I'm going through that stage now. 

You make me feel good - you make me feel good. 

Now I don't feel so grown up, 'cause everytime you phone up, 

You make me feel good - you make me feel good. 

(conversation) 

{Instrumental} 

Gonna love my life away, I wish I could, (I wish I could) 

Girl, you're leadin' me astray, I've been misunderstood (been misunderstood) 

Oh oh, I'm in my second childhood, Oh oh, I'm in my second childhood, 

Yea-ee-ya, 

I'm in my second childhood, whoa oh.