There is water at the bottom of the ocean

there are clouds at the top of the sky

and in between 'em we live our lives in motion

as we curse each wasted year that passes by



Daddy said, "Son, you'll only live once.

And you're gonna be dead an eternity.

So don't waste your time a-wastin' time,

here's the bottom line:

Leave the best, take the rest, it's all you need."



This world is round and a-spinnin' on it's axis

fair and square ain't words that come to mind

there ain't no certainty 'cept death and taxes

and in the end you'll leave it all behind



Daddy said, "Son, you'll only live once.

And you're gonna be dead an eternity.

So don't waste your time a-wastin' time,

here's the bottom line:

Leave the best, take the rest, it's all you need."



Some folks think they need a fancy mansion

and some folks like to drive them fancy cars

and then there's those that're into mind expansion

but I'm just happy with the way things are



'Cause my Daddy said, "Son, you'll only live once.

And you're gonna be dead for eternity.

So don't waste your time a-wastin' time,

here's the bottom line:

Leave the best, take the rest, it's all you need."