I been all the way up 
I been all the way down 
Round about the middle there's some common ground 
But nothin' lasts forever 
Nothin' lasts forever 
So while you're sittin' pretty 
Got some money in your hand 
Better get yourself an alternative plan 

Let her know you need her, 
Write her love letters 
Boy you gonna lose her if you don't treat her better 
Nothin' lasts forever 
Nothin' lasts forever 
So have a good time 
And try to string a few together 
Remember what I told you, nothin' lasts forever 

There's lotsa ways in but just one way out 
And I damn sure know what I'm talkin' about 

Line up all your demons 
Little by the bigger 
Get a bead on them 
And then pull the trigger 
Don'tcha let them last forever 
Nothin' lasts forever 
It's alright to let the good time roll 
But try to exercise a little self-control 
Nothin' lasts forever... 
Nothin' lasts forever...