About the song
When NFL legend Terry Bradshaw stepped onto the stage at a Brooks & Dunn concert, the crowd was already riding high on a wave of country music nostalgia. But the unexpected appearance of the four-time Super Bowl champion added a jolt of energy no one saw coming. It was one of those moments where sports and music collided in the best possible way—an authentic expression of Americana that celebrated not just talent, but personality and heart.
Bradshaw, known as much for his larger-than-life charisma as for his achievements with the Pittsburgh Steelers, brought his trademark humor and warmth to the stage. Dressed in jeans and a cowboy hat, he looked right at home among the country crowd. The audience, a mix of football fans and longtime Brooks & Dunn devotees, welcomed him with thunderous applause. It wasn’t the first time Bradshaw had flirted with the spotlight outside of football—his forays into acting, singing, and television broadcasting are well documented—but there was something uniquely joyful about seeing him share a stage with one of country music’s most iconic duos.
As the band launched into a crowd favorite—possibly something like “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” or “My Maria”—Bradshaw clapped along, laughed, and even joined in for a few lines. While he’s not known as a professional singer, Bradshaw’s deep appreciation for country music has been evident throughout his post-NFL career. In fact, he’s released a few albums himself, leaning into gospel and classic country sounds. So, his appearance wasn’t just a celebrity cameo—it was a genuine connection to the music and the moment.
The night felt like a celebration of American culture at its most heartfelt: football, country music, camaraderie, and a good dose of fun. For fans lucky enough to be there, Terry Bradshaw’s stage appearance turned a great concert into an unforgettable night—proof that sometimes, legends don’t just live in stadiums, but also under the lights of a honky-tonk stage.
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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
Hmm-mm
Hmm-mm
Hmm-mm
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
