| I often think of the life I’ve led
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| It’s a wonder I ain’t dead
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| Drinkin' and gamblin', stayin' out all night
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| Livin' in a fool’s paradise
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| My mother told me, father told me too
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| Someday, my child, it’s gonna catch up with you
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| Drinkin' and gamblin', stayin' out all night
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| Livin' in a fool’s paradise
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| Though I’ve learned my lesson
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| Like all fools I’ve met
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| Yes, I’ve learned things in this world
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| I’d remember to my dying days
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| My father told me, mother said it right
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| Said my, child, you’re ruinin' your life
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| Drinkin' and gamblin', stayin' out all night
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| Livin' in a fool’s paradise
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| My mother told me, father said it right
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| Said, Charles Brown, you’re ruinin' your life
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| Drinkin' and gamblin', stayin' out all night
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| Livin' in a fool’s paradise
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| Livin' in a fool’s paradise |