From the recording Change of Perspective
This song was written as a reminiscence of walking the suburban streets of Willow Glen (an old section of San Jose, CA) on Fall days back when I was in High School.
Lyrics
Bumming Round
Music & Lyrics by Jeff Tracy
Copyright 2021 - Play Among The Stars Music (ASCAP)
Old clothes hang in place - upstairs close waits
Saved my collection of dad's old baggy suits
Treasures tucked away - took them out today
I remembered all those long walks in these boots
Going outdoors today - dressing up the way
I did when I felt like a kid
Those memories linger lately
Feelings so eager awake me again - that old yen - time to spend bumming 'round
Old rags on display - I'm airing them out today
Folks I pass stare back or grin
Far from fashion slave - comfort rules this knave
Can't care less how they dress store front mannequins
Going outdoors today - dressing up the way
I did when I felt like a kid
Those memories linger lately
Feelings so eager awake me again - that old yen - time to spend bumming 'round