THIRTY WAS A LONG TIME AGO

They're giving million dollar deals
Teaching children how to steal
The next big thing is small and low
From the rooftops I can't see
What’s coming over me
Thirty was a long time ago
Thirty was a long time ago

I grew up on the charts
You cant stop what you don't start
Blood and money run on the streets of old Soho
And queen jealousy she reigns
From Manchester down to Spain
Thirty was a long time ago
Thirty was a long time ago

Making love was once a dream
that would never happen or so it seemed
Now Cupid's gone old and lost his bow
And women half my age
They're lying naked on the page
Thirty was a long time ago
Thirty was a long time ago

Dreams of wealth and fame
you can predict it just like rain
I never did find my own chateau
But that’s all right I guess
I count my blessings I forget the rest
Thirty was a long time ago
Thirty was a long time ago

The meaning of rock 'n roll
That's all been lost or so
I'm told Better not tell Fats Domino
Its a huge industry now
Just another corporate cash cow
Thirty was a long time ago
Thirty was a long time ago

One man's ceiling is another man's floor
Whatever you got you're gonna want some more
When I was out of money I had plenty of time
Now I'm paying for every damn minute that I'm on the line

The telephone rings every time I try to sing
Think I better move to Idaho
And we measure our lives
In our Levis waist size
Thirty was a long time ago
Thirty was a long time ago