I often think off the life I've led And oh, it's a wonder I ain't dead Drinking and gambling, staying out all night Living in a fool's paradise My mother told me, and Father told me too Said my child, it'll 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 Oh, I've learned things in this life That I haven't forgotten yet My father told me, 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 Oh, yeah, living in a fool's paradise
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