I've lived a lot in my time (I've lived a lot in my time) I once had a mansion and lived in my glory But now I'm down to my last dime; I had a sweetheart, but I was unfaithful Oh, I've lived a lot in my time.. Chorus: I've fought the grim reaper down in the dark valley I've prayed when the sun would'nt shine; I've looked through the bars of a cold lonely prison Oh, I've lived a lot in my time.
--- Instrumental --- I've been a soldier, and I've been a rambler Once thought that everything was fine; I've hoed in the corn fields, I've picked in the cotton Yes, I've lived a lot in my time. I've walked with my master, down in the dark valley And wonderful peace I did find; Someday I'll journey to Eden's green pastures Yes, I've lived a lot in my time...