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It Isn't Enough

from Roseberry Road by Shelley Posen

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© 1998 Shelley Posen Well Done Music BMI
To download PDF lyric sheets and credits visit: shelleyposen.com/lyrics/

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The life you save may be your own
Moss doesn’t cling to a rolling stone
The tough get going when the going gets tough
You only live once and it isn’t enough.

Virtue is its own reward
The pen is mightier than the sword
Snow White, Rose Red, Billy Goats Gruff
You only live once and it isn’t enough.

The darkest hour is just before dawn
You never know what you’ve got till it’s gone
Jib, tack, mains’l, fores’l, luff
You only live once and it isn’t enough.

Hearts are trump, Jokers wild
Spare the rod and spoil the child
Leapfrog, jump rope, blind man’s bluff
You only live once and it isn’t enough.

A penny saved is a penny earned
Play with fire and you’ll get burned
Cigarette, see-gar, pipe, chaw, snuff
You only live once and it isn’t enough.

With the same breath man blows hot and cold
All that glitters is not gold
Navy, scarlet, silver, buff
You only live once and it isn’t enough.

Jesus saves, Moses invests
Thank you, your honour, the defense rests
Codpiece, doublet, breeches, ruff
You only live once and it isn’t enough.

They say a watched pot never boils
To the victor go the spoils
Banquo, Duncan, Macbeth, Macduff
You only live once and it isn’t enough.

Half a loaf is better than none
A woman’s work is never done
Collar, pant leg, shirtsleeve, cuff
You only live once and it isn’t enough.

Stop the presses, hold the phone
The sweetest meat is near the bone
Armstrong, Brewer, Keon, Duff
You only live once and it isn’t enough.

The end must justify the means
Mind your manners and eat your greens
Green, cup, fairway, sand trap, rough
You only live once and it isn’t enough.

Get off your ass, get on your feet
Get out of the kitchen if you can’t stand the heat
Parka, sweater, mittens, muff
You only live once and it isn’t enough.

credits

from Roseberry Road, released January 1, 2014
percussion: Ross Murray

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Shelley Posen Ottawa, Ontario

SHELLEY POSEN is a Canadian songwriter and performer of his own and traditional songs. He writes in many styles and on many subjects. His songs are widely recognized for their wit, craftsmanship, and the profound effect many seem to have on listeners.

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