I often think off the live I've led And O, It's a wonder, I ain't dead Drinking and gambling staying out all night Living is a fool's paradise
My mother told me and my father told me too Said my child, it's all catch up with you
Drinking and gambling Staying out all night Living in a fool's paradise
Though I've learned my lesson like all fools I've met O, I've learned things in this life That I haven't forgotton yet My father told me, my mother said it right Said my son, you're ruining your life Drinking and Gambling Staying out all night Living in a fool's paradise