end credits

When I was 17
 I wondered if my life could be a movie
 I'd play myself the main lead
 It would be a coming of age story
 And a quarter of the way through
 I met you in our meet cute
 And halfway in, I realized
 I didn't know the running time
 Now here I am at 93
 The end of my comedy
 Flashback to my favorite scenes
 I know this movie is ending
 But let me sit through the end credits
 Remember the names and faces I loved
 Who always believed in who I'd become
 The highs and the lows, the hellos and goodbyes
 That made up the scenes of this beautiful life
 The lights will come on, it's almost time
 Just let me sit through the end credits, mmm
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 I was always looking back
 Longing for the days of the past
 'Cause if this is all we'll ever get
 All I can do is try not to forget
 But in my existential crisis
 I think I know the truth is
 How I remember
 Just points me to forever
 I know this movie is ending
 But let me sit through the end credits
 Remember the names and faces I loved
 Who always believed in who I'd become
 The highs and the lows, the hellos and goodbyes
 That made up the scenes of this beautiful life
 The lights will come on, I know it's almost time
 And why do all the good things have to fade with time?
 And why do we always have to leave them behind?
 Maybe all the tears that carved out these holes
 Are making room for joy when I'm finally home
 I know this movie is ending
 But let me sit through the end credits
 Remember the names and faces I loved
 Who always believed in who I'd become
 The highs and the lows, the hellos and goodbyes
 That made up the scenes of this beautiful life
 The lights will come on, I know it's almost time
 Just let me sit through the end credits, mmm