[1] I once had a mansion and [4] lived in my [1] glory
But now I'm down to my last [5] dime
I [4] once had a sweetheart but I was un-[4]-faithful
Oh I've [1] lived a [5] lot in my [1] time

I've IV) fought the grim reaper down [1] in the dark valley
I've prayed when the sun wouldn't [5] shine
I've [1] looked through the bars of a [4] cold lonely [1] prison
Oh I've lived a [5] lot in my [1] time

I've been a soldier and I've been a rambler
I 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