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The Older I Get

By Alan Jackson

3,525 views Jun 17, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Alan Jackson's 'The Older I Get' is a reflective country song about aging with gratitude and wisdom. The lyrics emphasize cherishing people over possessions, valuing true friendships, and embracing life's experiences. Jackson expresses thankfulness for the life he has lived and continues to live, and he notes that he prays more as he ages. While not explicitly Christian, the song's themes of gratitude, prayer, and valuing relationships align with Christian values. It encourages listeners to appreciate each moment and the people who matter most.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

The older I get

The more I think

You only get a minute, better live while you're in it

Because it's gone in a blink

And the older I get

The truer it is

It's the people you love, not the money and stuff

That makes you rich 


And if they found a fountain of youth

I wouldn't drink a drop and that's the truth

Funny how it feels I'm just getting to my best years yet 


The older I get

The fewer friends I have

But you don't need a lot when the ones that you got

Have always got your back

And the older I get

The better I am

At knowing when to give

And when to just not give a damn 


And if they found a fountain of youth

I wouldn't drink a drop and that's the truth

Funny how it feels I'm just getting to my best years yet

The older I get 

And I don't mind all the lines

From all the times I've laughed and cried

Souvenirs and little signs of the life I've lived 


The older I get

The longer I pray

I don't know why, I guess that I

Got more to say

And the older I get

The more thankful I feel

For the life I've had, and all the life I'm living still

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