Well I remember when I was as children
The time the people used to treat the neighbor like a fellow man
And all their singing and big prayer meetings
When a man was proud to walk up and shake his neighbor's hand
[Verse 2]
Oh you talk about the good times
Talk about the good times
Oh if you ever needed help a friend was there
Some good neighbor
Help lift your burden
Mmm, and the simple joys of life a friend would share
[Verse 3]
Times are harder and the people are changing
Now most folks couldn't tell you who their neighbors are
All their guns are loaded, the front doors are bolted
Ain't this old world taking hate and fear just a little too far
[Verse 4]
Oh you talk about the good times
Talk about the good times
I wish I could go back to the days I'm speaking of
When a friend would meet you
And a smile would greet you
The time the people used to treat the neighbor like a fellow man
And all their singing and big prayer meetings
When a man was proud to walk up and shake his neighbor's hand
[Verse 2]
Oh you talk about the good times
Talk about the good times
Oh if you ever needed help a friend was there
Some good neighbor
Help lift your burden
Mmm, and the simple joys of life a friend would share
[Verse 3]
Times are harder and the people are changing
Now most folks couldn't tell you who their neighbors are
All their guns are loaded, the front doors are bolted
Ain't this old world taking hate and fear just a little too far
[Verse 4]
Oh you talk about the good times
Talk about the good times
I wish I could go back to the days I'm speaking of
When a friend would meet you
And a smile would greet you