Key: C
C
F
Well I remember when I was just a children
C
G
The time the people used to treat their neighbors like a fellow man
C
F
And all their singin' and big prayer meetin's
C
G
C
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When a man was proud to walk up and shake on his neighbors' hand
F
Oh you talk about the good times
C
Talk about the good times
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G
Oh if you ever needed help a friend was there
F
C
Some good neighbor help lift your burden
G
C
Hmm, and the simple joys of life a friend would share
C
F
Times are harder and the people are changin'
C
G
Now most folks couldn't tell ya who their neighbors are
C
F
All the guns are loaded the front doors are bolted
C
G
C
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Ain't this old world takin' hate and fear just a little too far
F
Oh you talk about the good times
C
Talk about the good times
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G
I wish I could go back to the days I'm speakin' of
F
C
When a friend would meet you and a smile would greet you
G
C
What this old world needs now is a little old fashioned love
C
F
My granddaddy God rest his soul now
C
G
Well we had a big long talk together the day he died
C
F
Said son this world is so full of hate and venom
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G
C
And I can't wait to leave this ol' place and rest on the other side
F
Oh you talk about the good times
C
Talk about the good times
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G
Well I'm gonna see all the friends I knew in the good old days
F
C
We'll have a big hand shakin' and sit and talk together
G
C
Sit down by the river Jordan and sing our blues away