Stapleton, Chris - Was It 26 Lyrics






Livin' hard was easy when I was young and bullet-proof
I had no chains to bind me, just a guitar and a roof
Emptied every bottle, when I poured I never missed
I had blood shot eyes at twenty-five or was it twenty-six
Didn't seem to matter what price I had to pay
Cause anything worth havin', I’d just lose anyway
Friends worried about me they’d asked if I was sick
Thought I wouldn’t die at twenty-five or was it twenty-six

[Chorus:]
Those two years run together like whiskey over ice
Melted into memories like somebody else's life
I’m glad to say, I’ve come around
But if I could have one wish
I’d like another try at twenty-five
Or was it twenty-six

Met a girl from Georgia, smart and pretty, college grad
I thought my luck was changin' but then it all went bad
I guess I fell in love with her all it took was just one kiss
But then she said goodbye at twenty-five or was it twenty-six

[Chorus]

I've been down that road before almost as far as hell
Deception or redemption, I guess only time will tell
I have faith and the knowledge that God gave us a gift
I couldn't hide at twenty-five or was it twenty-six

[Chorus]





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  1. M.... S....

    Merry Christmas ya bunches of America’s bestest😜😜🌲🍺🍺💪🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸😎

    M.... S....

    #hillbillyheirarchy#sarcasm🇺🇸💪🍺🍺🍺

  2. l.... h....

    💙💗💙

  3. R.... M....

    If you don't like that
    You are ugly
    Your feet stink
    And you don't love Jesus .

  4. g.... ....

    Wasn't this originally called "the Confessor" by Joe Walsh?!

  5. N.... ....

    This is the best of today's music period

  6. J.... D....

    Yup, it was definitely 26

  7. P.... F....

    Reminds me of Chris Ledoux in this song.. Love it

  8. b.... ....

    I think I like this version over the original by CDB. His guitar sounds more country, and his voice just flows so well with this song.

  9. b.... D....

    White boys kicking ass as usual

  10. k.... l....

    Was it me or was it a small Dick! 26 lol

  11. k.... l....

    This song reminds me of some old man with dementia! Not a good thing people!

  12. C.... M....

    Singing a song about almost dying from being strung out? That's country damn it!

  13. J.... L....

    This song just tears me up its my life in 4 minutes chris thank you for bringing it back.

  14. W.... O....

    I heard this song by Charlie Daniels a long time ago and I really wish I listen to it honestly

  15. J.... G....

    This guy has the Soul that many country artist lack today.

  16. M.... ....

    Man I love Charlie Daniels , but you did this right Chris

    M.... ....

    And to be honest, you're right up there with Charlie

  17. T.... B....

    It's too kool.the more you get better the more you jam its kool

  18. J.... S....

    Like another try at 25 ....or was it 36!

  19. J.... S....

    Is he singing about my life?

  20. M.... D....

    I like this better sorry Charlie no offense lol Marilee

  21. T.... C....

    HELL To the Yeah

  22. P.... K....

    Oh, CT - Old Soul Sippin' Tennessee Whiskey @ 25 (Was It 26) & I Was Wrong! Simple Song W/ Nobody to Blame...
    Might As Well Get Stoned on Death Row, Sometimes I Cry Thinkin' More of You Miss Mason. #D'Evil$ Named Music ~ P@K

  23. K.... R....

    Awesome song

  24. S.... R....

    Breath of Fresh air... With all the Shit on the Radio thank God for Chris

  25. M.... ....

    Or was it 26

  26. M.... W....

    Love it. Charlie must love it too.lol Marilee

  27. G.... I....

    Thank you Chris Stapleton.

  28. S.... S....

    Great cover could not get any better

  29. M.... W....

    Like both versions

  30. S.... G....

    *"MELTIN' into memories like somebody else's life"*

  31. C.... B....

    is there ANYTHING here on God's green Earth better'n outlaw country?
    FUCK NO!

  32. M.... F....

    You are a BAD MAN. Get it dude!

  33. L.... L....

    You can put (Charlie Daniels band). But Chris Stapleton wrote this song when he was only 23. Chris Stapleton has written every single (cover) he has produced. He has written songs so many songs that most people don’t even know he wrote

  34. R.... W....

    464 people think Florida Georgia line is real country.

  35. K.... K....

    You ain’t shittn man. I think that I have a bunch of those years like that.

  36. S.... P....

    Pretty sure it was 26

  37. C.... M....

    🇺🇸🎨🎨🎨🎨🎨

  38. D.... N....

    Iubesc muzica country..l love Chris Stapleton...e muzica generației mele!!💞💞💞👏👏👍👍

  39. w.... b....

    if you like this guy please listen to cody jinks you will not be dissapointed

  40. O.... ....

    I just got back from Kroger, and they have spiked water. Alcoholic water! Insane! And it's not bad!

  41. I.... ....

    Makes the hair stand up on the back of your neck.

  42. M.... W....

    Love it. Charlie does too I'm sure....love the way you sing it better though no offense lol Marilee

  43. M.... B....

    Tell all the HATERS that say THIS MAN AIN'T COUNTRY that they can KISS THIS!

  44. J.... T....

    Charlie Daniels approves

  45. L.... K....

    Great cover of a great song. Sung convincingly and with passion. You can feel it when someone puts their heart into song - country, rock, blues....it's all the same. It only has meaning if it stirs your soul. You dig?.

  46. B.... R....

    Great music..

  47. M.... W....

    One of my favorite songs. Love it shared worldwide lol Marilee

  48. M.... W....

    Beautiful. Shared worldwide lol Marilee

  49. J.... M....

    The mercy of God is the only reason we are all still here. As the saying goes only the good die young. Fly high my son 5/06/1996 12/12/2015. Damian Manshack .

  50. J.... D....

    Thought it was 36? Can't remember

  51. D.... W....

    2018 or 2086 no majin in a bottle can grant my wish

  52. J.... C....

    I'm 26 now and let me just say this must be normal because he speaking the truth really listen to the old man.. Super wise

  53. W.... O....

    Wow. This song hit me as hard as phil ocks "when im gone." Cover that chris please. Its a song forgotten that only you can make a todays hit.

  54. C.... O....

    This makes me so happy!

  55. D.... T....

    Better then stuck up Charlie Daniels

  56. C.... C....

    OMG I love his voice and writing skills

  57. J.... M....

    This motherf@$&in song was written about me. (Please forgive the french)

  58. 7.... ....

    The verse starting at 2:00 sticks out to me. The woman i was gonna marry left me a couple months ago and when he sang that verse it just spoke to me...

  59. H.... H....

    This cat is in a class all his own!

  60. D.... T....

    Beautiful wife. should have been in my last post. OOOPPPS sorry

  61. D.... T....

    Your music has restored my faith in human gentleness, especially with your beautiful. If you ever want a hideaway, with a home made meal and no roadies. Get ahold of me and I promise you both peace and quite MUCH deserving, for all you give us!!!! God Bless you both and safe travels.

  62. F.... G....

    [Verse 2]
    Met a girl from Georgia, smart and pretty, college grad
    I thought my luck was changin' but then it all went bad
    I guess I fell in love with her all it took was just one kiss
    But then she said goodbye at twenty-five or was it twenty-six?

  63. S.... S....

    Was it 8 or was it 22. Smh.

  64. W.... B....

    Thanks. Finally a real country singer.

  65. D.... H....

    I know this is Charlie Daniels song.
    But I think Chris Stapleton did a good job at this song. My self I like the way
    Chris Stapleton does it.
    ✌😎🍺

    D.... H....

    Dee Harris me too better

  66. J.... H....

    This man here could go so many different directions with his voice and guitar skills bottom line is for sure he's going to the top he can sing about any type of music there is man could go totally Blues if he wanted to

  67. W.... P....

    I Had bloodshot eyes at 13 and they haven't been clear yet marry jane is my wife and i will never forget how she got me threw near death

    W.... P....

    Weed has kept me from killin lots of sorry mf'ers

  68. D.... B....

    unfortunately it takes years on a old soul. to really appreciate this song.

    D.... B....

    Thats why we appreciate it.

  69. T.... D....

    To bad he ruined Tennessee whiskey

    T.... D....

    I'm 61 and I lived it I adored DON & GEORGE but their versions of TENNESSEE WHISKEY pales in comparison to CHRIS STAPLETON'S version...........
    .

  70. A.... C....

    Johnny The one Cash is proud off you man sing your heart that’s all you have to just like Cash. Follow.

  71. G.... B....

    "I'm glad to say I've come around... but if I could have one wish--- I'd like another try at 25.... or was it 26?" Shoot - So many years are freakin blur.... I can relate. However, I got sober at the end of 24 , first of 25... so I remember that!!! Just not much before!! I adore this man and every song he sings. I really can't say that there is one single song I don't love. All of his albums and they're played - everyday. i haven't come across an artist such as Chris that has had the impact on my life like he has since Melissa Etheridge and the Indigo Girls... and that's been since the 90's. AN still he's different. The stuff he writes - the things he has out now -- are from 15 years ago.. I heard him talk about it. I can't imagine what it's going to be like when he begins to get caught up. Our minds will just be blown. The combination of his voice - the art of his lyrics- and his soul... is phenomenal. GOD please protect this MAN!!! IN planes, trains and automobiles!!!! And everywhere else. We want Chris around for a long time.

  72. J.... B....

    This is the Gen-X anthem song. We've all been there man. Some of us are still lost.

  73. J.... U....

    Proud Hispanic and I love this music!😍

  74. G.... E....

    Long Haired Country Boy

    G.... E....

    NO DOUBT!!!!!!!!!

  75. G.... E....

    Real Country Music

  76. A.... F....

    This reminds me of Sons of Anarchy

  77. R.... C....

    I can relate to this at 37 lol

  78. J.... F....

    I bet Charlie Daniels tipped his hat to Chris Stapelton

    J.... F....

    Sure he d i'll d too

  79. D.... F....

    Really like Stapleton"s remakes of the classics

  80. C.... S....

    26 was my first birthday back stateside after being in Baghdad for a year

    C.... S....

    Casey Stewart salute soldier 💪💪💪

    C.... S....

    Thank you for your service

  81. G.... W....

    .my life

  82. M.... D....

    No it was 25

  83. M.... D....

    It was 26

  84. M.... D....

    For real...love it

  85. S.... S....

    Was it 11 or 22. Those years run together like whiskey over ice.

  86. d.... n....

    wow stealing from old friends must be del's level>

  87. M.... B....

    Had bloodshot eyes at 25...or was it 26

  88. K.... W....

    charlie's wins but its ok chris

    K.... W....

    Sorry! I'm 61 and a MEGAFAN of CDB but CHRIS outsings them all. It's okay I still love CHARLIE'S version but CHRIS speaks to my HEART & SOUL!

  89. J.... K....

    Real outlaw shit love it. #realoutlaw

  90. S.... P....

    My 13 mth. Son loves his voice

  91. S.... P....

    He is unquestionably the best....

  92. R.... M....

    I'm in love with some Chris stapleton

  93. J.... J....

    Anyone else get a Waylon feeling to this song?

    J.... J....

    Yes for sure

    J.... J....

    I get a stapleton feeling...stapleton aint like nobody hes like stapleton

  94. J.... S....

    https://youtu.be/NBwV5P5OVWk

  95. m.... ....

    This version is even better than Charlies was...

  96. R.... J....

    Chris Stapleton is awesome