| I often think of the life I’ve led
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| And oh, it’s a wonder I ain’t dead
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| Drinking and gambling, staying out all night
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| Living in a fool’s paradise
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| My mother told me, and Father told me too
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| Said my child, it’ll all catch up with you
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| Drinking and gambling, staying out all night
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| Living 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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| Oh, I’ve learned things in this life
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| That I haven’t forgotten yet
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| My father told me, Mother said it right
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| Said my son, you’re ruining your life
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| Drinking and gambling, staying out all night
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| Living in a fool’s paradise
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| Oh, yeah, living in a fool’s paradise |