Toby Keith Performs “Don’t Let the Old Man In” at Grand Ole Opry

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Country music artist Toby Keith performed "Don't Let the Old Man In" at the Grand Ole Opry earlier this month. Watch the live performance here!

Country music star Toby Keith recently took his song “Don’t Let the Old Man In” to the Grand Ole Opry Watch the live performance below!

“Don’t Let the Old Man In” is a story familiar to many, an aging man doing the best he can so that his years don’t catch up to him! This track was inspired by a conversation Toby had with actor and director Clint Eastwood! The pair was at a golf tournament talking about what Clint’s next big project would be.

When Toby asked Clint responded with, “Funny you should ask, I am leaving tomorrow to shoot a movie for three months called The Mule.”

Toby followed up his question, attempting to gain some wisdom perhaps, with how he was able to be full of energy and do so many things at the age of 88.

“I don’t let the old man in,” was Clint’s response which sparked the idea for this track.

Toby’s “Don’t Let the Old Man In” is featured in The Mule and the official music video even includes clips from the movie!

“Don’t Let the Old Man In” Lyrics 

Don’t let the old man in, I wanna leave this alone
Can’t leave it up to him, he’s knocking on my door
And I knew all of my life, that someday it would end
Get up and go outside, don’t let the old man in
Many moons I have lived
My body’s weathered and worn
Ask yourself how would you be
If you didn’t know the day you were born
Try to love on your wife
And stay close to your friends
Toast each sundown with wine
Don’t let the old man in
Many moons I have lived
My body’s weathered and worn
Ask yourself how would you be
If you didn’t know the day you were born
When he rides up on his horse
And you feel that cold bitter wind
Look out your window and smile
Don’t let the old man in

Look out your window and smile

Don’t let the old man in

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