Chronology:I Hope That I Get Old Before I Die

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Song name Run time Releases Year Differences from other versions
I Hope That I Get Old Before I Die (Demo) 1:12

1985 Demo Tape, Then: The Earlier Years 1985 Accordion is the only instrument present. Ends with the lyric "And I think about the dirt that I'll be wearin' for a shirt..." and an unresolved chord.
I Hope That I Get Old Before I Die 1:58

They Might Be Giants, 1985 Demo Tape [Hello Re-issue], Then: The Earlier Years 1985 Faster tempo than the demo. Fuller arrangement and numerous sound effects.
Hope That I Get Old Before I Die - Cage And Aquarium Medley 2:42

TMBG Unlimited 2001 Arrangement uses only accordion and electric guitar. Segues into "Cage & Aquarium" partway through the final chorus.
I Hope That I Get Old Before I Die (Live) 1:40

First Album Live 2013 Recorded live on the 2013 tour. Accordion and guitar only, with unresolved chord as per the demo.