So You're Turning Forty

(Parody on "Puff the Magic Dragon")


When you’re turning forty, you find you’ve reached that place
In life when you’re rethinking the wrinkles in your face.
You’ve started a new diet, you want to shed some pounds
Because you think you’re getting old and you don’t want to be round, oh

So you’re getting older, it’s really not that that tough!
You just have to learn it’s a state of mind, and, that should be enough.
They give you Senior Discounts at restaurants and hotels
Too bad the doctor doesn't, 'cause wouldn't that be swell!

You exercise and work out, and as a last resort
You consider liposuction, with a specialist you’ll consort.
You supplement your intake with vitamins and pills
To ward off all your problems; to ward off all your ills.

So you’re getting older, it’s really not that that tough!
You just have to learn it’s a state of mind, and, that should be enough.
They give you Senior Discounts at restaurants and hotels
Too bad the doctor doesn't, 'cause wouldn't that be swell!

Gray hairs you’ve found in your head, you will need to use Clairol
Or maybe L’Oreal will better cover up it all
Your vanity is rampant, and you don’t know what to do!
But getting old is better than the alternative for you.

So you’re getting older, it’s really not that that tough!
You just have to learn it’s a state of mind, and, that should be enough.
They give you Senior Discounts at restaurants and hotels
Too bad the doctor doesn't, 'cause wouldn't that be swell!

What will you do at fifty, what will then be your fate?
It’s just another birthday and aging can be great.
These years are now called golden and golden they can be
Sit back relax, enjoy your life and you will start to see , oh

So you’re getting older, it’s really not that that tough!
You just have to learn it’s a state of mind, and, that should be enough.
They give you Senior Discounts at restaurants and hotels
Too bad the doctor doesn't, 'cause wouldn't that be swell!
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