Lyrics
'Been treated like the boss everyone adores
Experienced being treated with admiration and respect, like a beloved leader.
'Been treated like a bum everybody ignores
Experienced being treated with neglect and disregard, like an insignificant person.
I've seen it all - in my time
Expressing a broad understanding of various life experiences.
I've been the first, I've been the last
Been both the first and the last in different situations.
I've taken it easy, I've lived life fast
Experienced both a leisurely lifestyle and a fast-paced, intense life.
I've done it all - in my time
Conveying a sense of having lived a full and diverse life.
I've played in Paris, I've played in Rome
Played music in prestigious places like Paris and Rome.
Played on my front porch with my folks back home
Also played music in a more intimate setting, on the front porch with family.
I've had it all - in my time
Expressing a feeling of having experienced everything one could desire.
'Been greeted like a tramp, greeted like a star
Received varied reactions from people, ranging from being treated poorly to being treated like a celebrity.
From Albert Hall to run-down bars
Performed in prestigious venues like Albert Hall and less glamorous places like run-down bars.
I've seen it all - in my time
Reiterating a comprehensive experience of life's highs and lows.
I've ridden in Bentleys, I've ridden a mule
Traveled in luxurious Bentleys as well as more humble modes of transportation like a mule.
'Been idolized, 'been ridiculed
Experienced both being admired and being ridiculed by others.
I've had it all - in my time
Expressing a sense of having encountered and embraced a wide range of life experiences.
Life teaches a lesson again an' again
Reflecting on the recurring theme that life teaches lessons, emphasizing the value of being a loyal friend.
The best thing to be is a faithful friend
Stressing the importance of being a faithful friend as a valuable lesson learned from life.
I've met my share - in my time
Acknowledging having met and interacted with a diverse array of individuals throughout one's life.
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