An old-fashioned gift
From an old worn-out vet
He had to pawn his weapon
Surrendering his grit
Tortured bored & lonesome
Long past a threat
Stories told & confessed
Over & over again

Forgotten yesterdays
Remembered enemies
Hold fast to anything

Honor the wise old timer
Honor the wise old timer

The captain’s reign is over
But his war has just begun
Always brave & without blame
Earned a pardon from his sons
His war horse drinks whiskey
Yells at the kids to get off the lawn

Forgotten yesterdays
Remembered enemies
Hold fast to anything

Honor the wise old timer
Honor the wise old timer
Honor the wise old timer
Honor the wise old timer
Honor the wise old timer
Honor the wise old timer