[Verse 1] Theres a Coke machine glowing through the parking lot Call that a room with a view This was the best night of pool that I ever shot I made a lot of money too Looking for some company in the weekly Scene Seen an ad, it just had to be you Hadnt seen you since New Orleans Never did figure out where youd run off to [Verse 2] I know I looked bad last time that you saw me Lately I been doin all right I won a tournament last week in Oklahoma City Hustled half of this town tonight I got some cocaine if you want some Its the best that I could find Hey, we could just sit here and talk all night If that big ol guy out in your car dont mind [Chorus] Like old times Screw off the top on a bottle of wine Living out our own kind Of American dream Just like old times Your goal was always the same as mine You didnt want to throw your fishing line In that old main stream [Verse 3] You know I aint expecting anybody but you I dont know who this could be at the door Im pretty sure that youve got a clue And I bet that youve been to this hotel before Put the youknowwhat in the bathroom but Dont flush it down just yet Put your pager in my suitcase, Ill get the window You light a cigarette [Chorus] Itll be like old times Just like the old times Living out our own kind Of American dream Just like old times Your goal was always the same as mine You didnt want to throw your fishing line In that old main stream [Verse 4] No sir, officer, you dont understand Were just two old friends drinkin wine Im sure she is, but thats not all she is Shes also an old friend of mine I got her high school picture right here in my wallet 1982 No sir, officer, no offense taken You have a good night, too [Instrumental Break] [Verse 5] Its a good thing we didnt throw this away Baby, turn up the radio Im pretty sure those cops knew what we were up to I guess he just decided to let us go Dont make such a thing about the picture That was just somethin I kept Dont get all sentimental on me now, girl You havent even told me what your new name is yet [Chorus] Old times Just like the old times Living out our own kind Of American dream Just like old times Your goal was always the same as mine You didnt want to throw your fishing line In that old main stream [Outro] And you didnt
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