Burn My Candle (At Both Ends)

Who's got a match for a strikin'

Don't say it all depends

Who wants to help me burn my candle, at both ends



Who's got a light he's hidin', under a bush or fence

Who wants to help me burn my candle, at both ends



It's possible, it may not last a night

While it burns, what a wonderful light



Who'd like to play with fire

After they make amends

Who wants to help me burn my candle, at both ends



Who doesn't mind a reaper, after he's sewn wild oats

Who wants to take a chance and help me, burn my boats



Who's not a look, then leaper

Wanting a warning note



Who wants to take a chance and help me, burn my boats



There's 'S' for Scotch, that's so direct

And for straight and simple sex

"I" for invitation to, a close relationship with you

"N" for nothing bad nor less

"S-I-N", that's sin, I guess



Who's got a good ignition

Waiting for dividends

Who wants to help me burn my candle, at both ends



It may not last, but it's all in the game, my friend

And while it burns, what a fabulous flame



Who has an inhibition

Who has a notch, that's on the handle

Open my door, and spurn the scandal

Who wants to help me burn my candle, at both ends!