Back When My Hair Was Short (1972 Version)

Back when my hair was short

I was a white sock sport

Holdin' beer parties 'til three

College appealed to me, eastern philosophy

Feedin' my mind LSD, THC, STP

And I was into a heavy scene

Reading "Screw" magazine

Seeing three concerts a week

An honest-to-God hippie freak

Too busy eating to speak

Except about love (Love)

I knew all kinds of love

Love of a man for his brother

And love to rip off one another

While screaming "Right on!"

Back when my hair was short

Before I've been to court

For selling dope to some kids

Mm-hmm, only a couple of lids

They stood around and made bids

And talked about love (Love)

They were experts on love

Love of a man for his vision

And love to make no real decision

When they're called upon

Soon when my hair is short

I'll make a full report

Of how I came back alive (Came back, came back alive)

And what it takes to survive

Wringing the truth out of jive

I'll tell you of love (Love)

I knew all kinds of love

Love of a man for his neighbor

And love to put nails in your Savior

Then cry when He's gone