Don't ask me about the things I've done Can't tell you who's lost or won All I know is I had a hell of a time Don't ask me about where I've been I can't explain the things I've seen But I can tell you I've had a hell of a time I bought a ticket and I took the ride But now I can't get off Though heaven know I've tried and tried You see it written on my face A touch of grief, a brush with grace You can see it in my eyes I had a hell of a time A hell of a time Got what I asked for, can't complain It's true, you cannot know real pleasure without pain Don't try to change my destiny Or tell me what is best for me It should come as no surprise I've had a hell of a time A hell of a time