David Halley - Live and Learn Lyrics

One, two, three

Well, I'm just stopping by to let you take your bow
You used to fly pretty fast in the past but it's nothing to now
Well, you started out riding on the champagne flight
Now you lose a little altitude every night
And you're trying out landings all over town
You done lost the only lover who can talk you down
Yes, and, you may be cute
But, ain't nobody gonna give you his parachute
Baby, bon voyage, looks like you're gonna have to crash and burn

Well, mama, you used to say that your running days were through
I guess you couldn't help but notice some jockey laying odds on you
But, when you look at your chances on the racing page
Bet you're a little bit tempted just to act your age
And you're wondering, of course, if you can handle the pace
You're the only quarter horse in this stock car race
And, it's kind of a drag
That it's a mighty long way to that checkered flag
And I guess you know, honey, you're only paid what you earn

Well, you were feeling mighty lucky when you turned your back to leave
I guess you thought you still had an ace or two up your sleeve
But a lot of those them sharks play some poker, too
And every one of them's laying to play a joker on you
You gotta keep bluffin', polish your act
Learn to be just as crooked as the deck is stacked
Yes, and you think your cards
Are gonna take some diamonds and break some hearts
Well, ante up, Mama, your lucky streak's about to turn

Now honey, you've been fooling yourself here all along
Whoever told you that you only live once surely told you wrong
Because the first time you live like a house on fire
Then you live in the ashes of your spent desire
And maybe it's worth it, if ever you learn
How to not build houses that are bound to burn
Yes, and, ain't it a shame
How when you miss misfortune you miss the fame
Well, c'est la vie, Baby, guess you're gonna have to live and learn