There's this to say for getting old:

You take more care against the cold,

And value each new day.

 

And this to say for getting old:

You want to keep and not to scold

The children at their play.

 

And this to say for getting old:

It's always welcome to be told

To take a seat and stay.

 

And this to say for getting old:

You may not be so brash and bold,

But still you have your say.

 

There's this to say for getting old,

With silver threads among the gold,

And loved ones gone away.

 

At least you got to getting old!

And when at last life loses hold,

Salute and draw your pay.