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A Good Time Lyrics by John Prine

Sweet Revenge

1973

[Verse 1]
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

[Verse 2]
An apple will spoil if it's been abused
A candle disappears when it's been used
A rainbow may follow up a hurricane
And I can't leave forever on a train
But 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

[Acoustic Guitar Solo]

[Verse 3]
You can smile for the lack of something else to do
And no one will laugh and point at you
If your tears didn't always make me feel so bad
Would you still cry every time that you felt sad?
Well 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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About “A Good Time” by John Prine

Read the complete lyrics to "A Good Time" by John Prine from the album "Sweet Revenge" in 1973. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Country, Rock.

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"A Good Time" is credited to John Prine. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"A Good Time" appears on "Sweet Revenge" in 1973.

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