I changed the number on my phone My heart finally found a home You can't be 21 forever I put the bottle on the shelf Thought about more than just myself You can't be 21 forever There's a time for young and dumb For lovers, lines and songs You go to bed in the morning After you stumble in at dawn Had to get my act together Learn to appreciate stormy weather You can't be 21 forever The cards aren't always Jacks and Aces Pretty soon you gotta face it You can't be 21 forever Write your story, but turn the page Don't be afraid to act your age No, you can't be 21 forever There's a time for young and dumb For lovers, lines and songs You go to bed in the morning After you stumble in at dawn Had to get my act together Learn to appreciate stormy weather You can't be 21 forever ♪ Oh, ho-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-ooh, oh-oh, oh So enjoy it while you can (enjoy it while you can) 'Cause it's just a number, man Like wine, you only get better all the time (all the time) And there's beauty with growing up So pour it out and fill the cup 'Cause you can't be 21 forever (forever) No, you can't be 21 forever Forever, forever, ooh (ooh), ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh ♪ 21 forever ♪ 21 forever ♪ 21 forever ♪ 21 forever ♪ 21 forever ♪ 21 forever