Sittin' on the front porch

Wasting our abundant time

Hoping for a friendly face

To pass and smile

We would even wave

To folks we didn't recognize

Nothin' wrong with being friendly

Things have changed

Chorus:

'Cause I'm remembering a time

When it was alright to smile

When our hearts were never told

To live in constant fear

The days of innocence have gone

Did they tip-toe out the door?

Only thing I know is

I don't talk to strangers anymore

Staring at my feet I

Can't afford to catch your eye

Giving you the wrong impression

'Cause I know danger hides

deep behind the kindest smile

always question its intention

When did I change?

'Cause I'm remembering a time

When it was alright to smile

When our hearts were never told

To live in constant fear

The days of innocence have gone

Did they tip-toe out the door?

Only thing I know is

I don't talk to strangers anymore