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