I Was Raised On True Compassion
Gingerbread ‘n’ A Poor Excuse
Badly Drawn To Every Drop-Out
Tossin’ Coins In The Fountain Of Fools

I Started Out With Empty Pockets
I Bought The Rumours ‘n’ Sold The News
I Built Me Up A Reputation
For Tossin’ Coins In The Fountain Of Fools

I Saw The Last Of Marie Last Winter
She Seemed Deprived From The Gift To Loose
A Touch Of Finance ‘n’ A Drop Of Pitty
For Tossin’ Coins In The Fountain Of Fools

Well, I Spent My life. I Lost A Fortune.
Chasin’ Rainbows For All She Knew
But I’m Just A Creature Of Narrow Habits
Tossin’ Coins In The Fountain Of Fools

I Got A Boy Safe With Marie Now
I Hear He’s Doing Allright In School
Makes Me Proud He’s Got A Daddy
Who’s Tossin’ Coins In The Fountain Of Fools

Some Fine Day I’m Gonna Teach My Boy
‘Bout Gingerbread ‘n’ A Poor Excuse
How To Be Careful What To Wish For
When Tossin’ Coins In The Fountain Of Fools