(Verse 1)
He sits on a crate by the old tavern door,
An old man whose youth is a ghost on the shore.
His fingers are calloused, his eyes are a glaze,
But he plays with the passion of happier days.
Nobody stops for the songs that he knows,
But the rhythm stays with me wherever it goes.
(Pre-Chorus)
He strikes a chord that cuts straight to my soul,
Making a broken heart suddenly whole.
The bass drum keeps hitting, a steady, slow pound,
As the whole world turns to the beautiful sound!
(Chorus)
He’s playing the song of the old guitarist! (Oh-oh-oh!)
A beautiful melody that can’t be missed!
Telling the story of love and the sea,
Unlocking the secrets inside you and me!
The old guitarist! (Oh-oh-oh!)
Lost in the chords of the island tonight!
(Rap Verse)
Yo! Listen to the man as he plucks the string,
Hear the deep wisdom that the old chords bring.
He’s seen the sun rise, he’s seen the sun set,
Playing all the tunes that you can’t forget.
Euro-reggae vibe with a Spanish touch,
A simple little song that means so much.
One, two, three, let the rhythm flow,
Drop a little coin and let the music grow! Let’s go!
(Pre-Chorus)
He strikes a chord that cuts straight to my soul,
Making a broken heart suddenly whole.
The bass drum keeps hitting, a steady, slow pound,
As the whole world turns to the beautiful sound!
(Chorus)
He’s playing the song of the old guitarist! (Oh-oh-oh!)
A beautiful melody that can’t be missed!
Telling the story of love and the sea,
Unlocking the secrets inside you and me!
The old guitarist! (Oh-oh-oh!)
Lost in the chords of the island tonight!
(Bridge)
Let the strings cry, let the music breathe, a beautiful sound we will never leave.
I can still hear his song...
Break it down now! Three, two, one, drop!
(Chorus)
He’s playing the song of the old guitarist! (Oh-oh-oh!)
A beautiful melody that can’t be missed!
Telling the story of love and the sea,
Unlocking the secrets inside you and me!
The old guitarist! (Oh-oh-oh!)
Lost in the chords of the island tonight!
(Outro)
Yeah... respect to the old guitarist.
Playing his song...