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