If the world seems to pass you by, then

It's no wonder to wonder why

If we're surplus to what's required, then

What am I?

Growing old disgracefully is not a bad idea

It beats the hell of staying well

what else is there for me?

Just because you come across as somewhat of a nerd

Doesn't mean you can't be seen as well as being heard

Growing old disgracefully

[?] if you compared those of a certain age

The starting point might be a joint or a hip to be replaced

A man like me there all you'll see a fairly large amount

Who [?] dine [?] wine on tabletops be found

Growing old disgracefully

Growing old disgracefully is manna from above

See the roots excluding you, have them all torn up

And as for those who think the

clothes I wear should be refined

They oughta think a soothing pink might be what I've in mind

Growing old disgracefully