George Strait revealed Saturday during a performance he is thinking about retirement.

The “King of Country,” now 72, was in Philadelphia when he had a message for his fans.

“I have maybe five good years to sing my songs for you folks,” the singer said.

“But hell, it’s been around 50 now. And I still love it just as much as I ever did. When … I walk through those curtains and I see your smiling faces, my feet don’t touch the ground again until I walk back out and get on that bus.”

Strait actually retired in 2014 from a full touring schedule, but he does hit the stage from time to time.

“I don’t know how many more years I can do this,” he said. “I figure a few.

“I do want you to know, though, when I do walk off this stage and I’m settled in far away from all this … I’ll still hear your screams and cheers in my mind, and I will always remember you.”

Mark Heim is a reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim. He can be heard on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5 FM in Mobile or on the free Sound of Mobile App from 6 to 9 a.m. daily.