Ninetynine Lyrics

It's a Hard Life (originally by The Atlantics), from the Wild About You! comp. CD

(note: lyrics below are what I think the band is singing in the song)

it's been a hard life of work and no play
nothin' but troubles day after day
we've had no fun, not a moment of joy
even in days when i was still young
oh yeah, oh right

believe me when i say
i will strike it rich one day
swimmin' in that filthy stuff
known as money, that's enough
oh right, oh no, oh yeah

there'll be no hardships no work and all play
no pain and it will shine every day
we'll be so happy and always so free
you doubt me now, but just wait and see
oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah

believe me when i say
i will strike it rich one day
and that day aint far away
i know it, come what may
oh yeah, believe me

baby without you here right by my side
these pleasures mean nothin' when i have no bride
i'll get you diamonds and money to burn
plus all my loving for yours in return
oh please, don't leave me, all right

i will strike it rich one day
my ship's comin' 'round the bay
and that day aint far away
i know it, come what may
oh yeah, believe me, all right, believe me

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