Wrinkles and Whiskey

Performed by Bale Harrison & The Field Hands

Wrinkles and Whiskey: Music and Lyrics by Alan Nafzger

Verse 1
Time’s been ridin’ hard, leavin’ lines on my face,
But I still got the fire, still settin’ the pace.
The mirror don’t lie, but it don’t tell the truth,
These wrinkles just show where I lost my youth.

Life ain’t always pretty, but I’ve got a plan,
Pour a little whiskey in a well-worn hand.
With each sip I take, I’m feelin’ brand new,
Wrinkles fade away with a good ol’ proof.

Chorus
Wrinkles and whiskey, they go hand in hand,
A bottle of smooth with life’s roughest plan.
A little bit of bourbon takes the years off my face,
Aging like a fine oak barrel, slowin’ down the race.
Wrinkles and whiskey, they make me feel fine,
Laughin’ at the years, one sip at a time.

Verse 2
These crow’s feet tell stories, but I ain’t done yet,
Still got a dance in me, I ain’t one to forget.
The younger folks look, they don’t see the spark,
But honey, I’m still howlin’ long after dark.

So pour me a glass, let it warm up my soul,
Every shot’s a reminder, I’m still in control.
A little bit older, but I’m still goin’ strong,
Wrinkles melt away when the whiskey’s on.

Bridge
I ain’t chasin’ youth, I’m just chasin’ a smile,
The whiskey gives me courage, to dance for a while.
The lines tell the truth, but I don’t mind the tale,
With every pour, the years start to sail.

Outro
So here’s to the lines and here’s to the glass,
Wrinkles and whiskey, they both sure do last.
With each little sip, I’m feelin’ okay,
Whiskey washes the wrinkles away.
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Wrinkles and Whiskey