I put down my razor
   Toweled off my face
   Thought I saw a new wrinkle
   And another strand of gray
   That one little scar
   Kept catching my eye
   Reminding me how time does fly
   I was only a kid
   When I had that first fight
   But I still don’t give in
   When I believe that I’m right
   And at least I can stand here
   And like what I see
   In the man that kid turned out to be
  
   Lookin’ back at myself
   It’s plain to see
   That the cold hands of time
   Ain’t had much mercy on me
   But I played a straight game
   With the cards that were dealt
   And I can look straight ahead
   Lookin’ back at myself
  
   Now I ain’t been no angel
   But I learned right from wrong
   Thanks to mamma and a hickory
   And a love so strong
   Yes she taught the rule
   That life is lived by
   I ain’t forgot what you get
   For getting’ out of line
   Now this old world throws some punches
   And I’ve taken a few
   Now my skin’s tough as leather
   But I’ve grown strong with the truth
   There’s been so many times I could’ve just stepped aside
   Ah but then I couldn’t stand here with this peace of mind
  
   Lookin’ back at myself
   It’s plain to see
   That the cold hands of time
   Ain’t had much mercy on me
   But I played a straight game
   With the cards that were dealt
   And I can look straight ahead
   Lookin’ back at myself
  
   Still look straight ahead
   Lookin’ back at myself