If I Were a Drinker

You only wanted what money could buy,

Any trinket that sparkled would catch your green eyes

I should have known better,

But I loved you too much,

And when you spent all my savings,

Love was not enough.



If I were a drinker,

I'd be drunk tonight,

And if I were a gambler,

Lord, I'd bet my last dime,

You're out with another,

And you won't be home,

But if I were a rich man

You would'nt be gone.



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We used to go dancin' on Saturday night

You shined like a diamond

Underneath those blue lights

You were a fools gold

Oh, but I would soon learn

I'd never make you happy

With the money I earned.



If I were a drinker,

I'd be drunk tonight,

And if'n I was a gambler,

Lord I'd bet my last dime

You're out with another,

And you won't be home,

But if I were a rich man

You would'nt be gone



But if I were a rich man

You would'nt be gone...