Fool's Paradise - Leon Russell

I often think of 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