Lookin' Back At Myself Lyrics - Aaron Tippin

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 dont give in when I believe that Im 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, its 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've 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 Ive taken a few 

Now my skins tough as leather but Ive grown strong with the truth 

Theres been so many times, I couldve just stepped aside 

Ah but then I couldnt stand here with this peace of mind 

Lookin back at myself, its plain to see 

That the cold hands of time, aint 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