D A Don't be ashamed of your age. D Don't let the years get you down. G That old gang you knew D They still think of you E7 A As a rounder in your old hometown. D A Don't mind the grey in your hair. Just think of all the fun you've had D Puttin' it there. D As for that old book of time A You've never skipped a page A D G So don't be ashamed of your age, brother, D A D Don't be ashamed of your age. D A Listen, Mr. Smith, Mr. Brown, D Don't let your age get you down. G Life ain't begun D Until you're 40, son. E7 A That's when you really start to go to town. D A Don't wish that you were a lad. Why, boy, you've lost more gals D Than they've ever had A D G So don't be ashamed of your age, brother. D A D Don't be ashamed of your age.