Jim Halverson

Lyrics

Trade Offs
Jim Halverson

(Verse 1)
I was young and loving single life
I had no one to answer to
Partied with friends and thought of no one else
Then a blind date brought me to you
At first we thought that there would be no chance
So different and so far away
Me in my flannels and my hiking boots
You in spandex and punk hair you did that way

(Chorus)
Trade offs Trade offs
We all must pick and choose
Trade offs Trade offs
It's a game of win or lose
Trade offs Trade offs
And I won big when I rolled with you

(Verse 2)
The dates went on and we grew close
A change was stirred in me
To realize a different life
Became our destiny
As the years go by we understand
The sacrifices we make
Built a family and raised 3 kids
Always give more than you take

(Chorus)
Trade offs Trade offs
We all must pick and choose
Trade offs Trade offs
It's a game of win or lose
Trade offs Trade offs
And I won big when I rolled with you

(Bridge)
Looking back we know we gave up things we could have had
But family has made lack of luxury not so bad
Getting old has made me realize what really counts in life
I'd gladly give all I have for my children and my wife

(Piano Solo)

(Chorus)
Trade offs Trade offs
We all must pick and choose
Trade offs Trade offs
It's a game of win or lose
Trade offs Trade offs
And I won big when I rolled with you
Trade offs Trade offs
Ya, I'm thankful too
Trade offs Trade offs
Trade offs Trade offs