(K. Gamble/L. Huff) Back in the day When a loaf of bread cost a nickel We usta ride all over town on my bicycle We would stand on the corner an' sing While the jukebox played our favorite song Then the guys started fighting over something simple-- They couldn't get along Back in the day Back in the day Back in the day When we usta go to the rock 'n' roll show We usta have such a good time sitting on the very fist row Friday house party with a red light Drive-in movie every Saturday night That was the only chance I got to get away from mama And hold somebody tight Back in the day Back in the day When I think about yesterday A tear comes to my eye When I think about the games we played They wasn't games, there were just a part of my life Back in the day When we usta play hookey from school There would always be somebody in class actin' a fool I thought babies came by just kissin' boys I thought life was carefree, full of joy But now I know better day by day I'm gittin' it And I don't regret a thing-- Back in the day Back in the day