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 I fought the grim reaper down in the dark valley Prayed when the sun wouldn't shine I've looked through the bars of a cold lonely prison Yes, I've lived a lot in my time I've been a soldier and I've been a rambler Once thought that everything was fine I've put in the cornfields, I've picked in the cotton Yes I've lived a lot in my time I've walked with our Master down in the dark valley And wonderful peace I did find Someday I'll journey to Eden's green pastures I've lived a lot in my time