Well I remember when I was just children
The time the people used to treat the neighbor like a fellow man
Them all day singin' and big prayer meetin's
When a man was proud to walk up and shake his neighbor's hand

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 your friends would share

But the times are harder and the people are changin'
Today most folks couldn't tell you who their next door neighbors are
All their guns are loaded, the front doors are bolted
Ain't this ol' world takin' hate and fear just a little too far

Oh you talk about the good times,
Let's talk about the good times
I wish I could just go back to the days I'm speakin' of
When a friend would meet you
And a smile would greet you
What this ol' world needs now is more old fashioned love

My old granddaddy, God rest his soul now
Well, we had a big long talk together the day he died
Said, son this world is full of hate and venom
An' I can't wait to leave this ol' place and rest on the other side

Cause you talk about the good times (talk about the good times)
Talk about the good times
Well, I'm gonna see all the friends I knew in the good ol' days
We'll have a big hand shakin'
An' sit and talk together
Sit down by the river Jordan and sing our cares away

Oh you talk about a good time (talk about the good times)
Talk about the a good time
I'm gonna see all the friends I knew in the good ol' days
We'll have a big hand shakin'
An' sit and talk together
Sit down by the river Jordan and sing our blues away