John Prine - A Good Time Lyrics
Time was once just a clock to me
And life was just a book a biography
Success was something you just had to be
And I would spend myself unknowingly
And all I'd have to lose is my point of view
But I had no idea what a good time would cost
Till last night when I sat and talked with you.
An apple will spoil if it's been abused
A candle disappears when its been used
A rainbow may follow up a hurricane
And I can't leave forever on a train
And you know that I'd survive if I never spoke again
But I had no idea what a good time would cost
Till last night when you sat and talked with me.
You can smile for the lack of something else to do
And no one will laugh and point a finger at you
If your tears didn't always make me feel so bad
Would you still cry every time that you felt sad?
I thought I'd heard and seen enough to get along
Till you said something neither of us knew
And I had no idea what a good time would cost
Till last night when I sat and talked with you.
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John Prine A Good Time Comments
Time waits for no man. 🖤
Thered 14 true idiots.thats for sure
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominee 2018..it's about time!
And I spent myself unknowingly . Has there ever been a wiser line .
Damn right.
Time was once just a clock to me
And life was just a book a biography
Success was something you just had to be
And I would spend myself unknowingly
And you know that I could have me a million more friends
And all I'd have to lose is my point of view
But I had no idea what a good time would cost
Till last night when I sat and talked with you
An apple will spoil if it's been abused
A candle disappears when its been used
A rainbow may follow up a hurricane
And I can't leave forever on a train
And you know that I'd survive if I never spoke again
And all I'd have to lose is my vanity
But I had no idea what a good time would cost
Till last night when you sat and talked with me
You can smile for the lack of something else to do
And no one will laugh and point a finger at you
If your tears didn't always make me feel so bad
Would you still cry every time that you felt sad?
I thought I'd heard and seen enough to get along
Till you said something neither of us knew
And I had no idea what a good time would cost
Till last night when I sat and talked with you
Tim Smith *good time would come.
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Grady Martin is a legend. Good choice John.
Thank you John Prine who "concealed" his genius as did Robert Frost behind simplicity!
One of my favorite Prine songs, and Grady Martin's acoustic lead just blows me away.
Steve Goodman?
John Prine is the greatest anxiety relief. No matter where I am, if someone puts on John Prine a big smile erupts on my face.
Need more songs like this Jimbo
Simple yet profound lyrics. Truly satisfying Mr. John Prine.