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October 19, 2026




Used To Be A Rocker

Submitted: November 19, 2025 at 1:01 pm Composed/performed by: Michael Robinson, mrobinson.mrr@gmail.com   Copyright: 2025

https://mnsongwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/10/Used-to-Be-a-Rocker.mp3
Lyrics sheet: https://mnsongwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/10/Used-to-be-a-Rocker.rtf

Lyrics:

Used to be a Rocker
(chorus)
He used to be a rocker
Had the world in his pocket
Doesn’t live by the words he wrote
Got a tie wrapped around his throat
(verse)
Living hard and riding fast
Always thought those days would last
Pays to drive on the freeway
There’s no exit on the lost highway
(verse)
Thinking of the good old days
Geriatric rock on the radio plays
Time is passing way too fast
Yells at the kids to get off the grass
(chorus)
He used to be a rocker
Had the world in his pocket
Doesn’t live by the words he wrote
Got a tie wrapped around his throat
(Bridge)
A deadly weapon can’t hold back his rage
Thinks he’s riding out on the range
The Boss is featured in an old folks’ magazine
Hears the music but he doesn’t sing
(chorus)
He used to be a rocker
He used to be a rocker
Doesn’t live by the words he wrote
He used to be a rocker
He used to be a rocker

You may send song comments directly to me at mrobinson.mrr@gmail.com

Comments by composer(s):

Words and Music by Michael Robinson @2025

Performed via AI through Suno.

Member ID: Michael Robinson

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