"Time in a Bottle" and "It Doesn't Have to Be That Way." Both songs are classics from his 1973 album You Don't Mess Around with Jim. "Time in a Bottle" is particularly well-loved for its poignant lyrics and melody, reflecting on the fleeting nature of time. "It Doesn't Have to Be That Way" is a bit more upbeat, with a storytelling style that Croce was known for.