I often think of the live I´ve led
And O, 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 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

Oh yeah, living in a fool´s paradise