Packing up the truck as I head to Springfield Texas

And I stop and look around and wonder how I got so lonely

But out of the corner of my eye, I spot a pretty readhead

with a face I can't forget, although it's been a few years now

And I'm thinking about the way she kissed me late at night

The way she held my had so tight

and told me everything will be alright

And I'm getting too old to be moving around this fast

And thinking it can't last, as I reminisce on my past

Why can't we live like it was yesterday

When dale was winning races, and I was tired of all these old faces

Why can't we live like it was yesterday

When beer was just a dollar, and I said that I'd still love you tomorrow

When you're around I regret the past,

Cause the rodeo came calling and I didn't plan on coming back

Why can't we live like it was yesterday

So I walked up to you and asked,

How's your mom, how's the dog and does that old truck in your yard still run?

And you told me all is well you're doing fine

you've got a house, a man some kids and everything you want in life

your mouth is moving but i'm not hearing any words

Just thinkin how I missed your graduation for a shot Cheyanne

My belt is shiny but not as pretty as your ring

how I wish I was the man who put it there

Instead of breaking your heart

Why can't we live like it was yesterday

When dale was winning races, and I was tired of all these old faces

Why can't we live like it was yesterday

When beer was just a dollar, and I said that I'd still love you tomorrow

You've moved along and now I'm all alone

Thirty years of my life are gone and all I have is the rodeo

Why can't we live like it was yesterday (fade out vocals)

mama thought i'd be a better man

and I my Dad said I should be a family man

Instead I chose the rodeo, the lonely road

with no one to call my own, and nothing to show

Why can't we live like it was yesterday

I wouldn't make the same mistake

And maybe you would bear my name

Why can't we live like it was yesterday