Find the glasses for his eyes
 Aren't what they used to be
 Picks up the clothes he's worn so long
 On the bureau sits the picture of a lady
 And the mural of a man who's been gone for many years

 (CHORUS)
 The old man walks in Echo Park
 From bench to bench he moves from morning 'til dark
 For the ducks some bread he brings
 Wonder if he'll feed them this time next spring

 Listening to the children play
 Reminds him of other days
 Many years ago
 Thoughts of a child that he helped grow
 And the memory of a letter saying dear sir
 We regret to inform you, your son will not be coming home

 (REPEAT CHORUS)

 (BRIDGE)
 Old man tell me are there fears
 Do you measure life in years
 Or is one day all you'll ever know
 I've got to know

 (REPEAT CHORUS)

 (CODA)
 Have I been a good man
 Have I tried to see the light
 Wish I may, wish I might
 Have the wish I wish tonight
 Have I been a good man