I've crossed many valleys that I'd always find   Another mountain much higher to climb   I've wasted so much time where the sun never shines   On my way through this world of mine      I've oded a lot of hinges on a lot of swingin' gates   And I've cored many seeds from some mighty juicy grapes   But I've turned a lot of corners just a little bit too late      On my way through this world of mine   On my way through this world I had to pass your house   So part of my life was wasted there      And I've lived a lot of times on the thin side of a dime   On my way through this world of mine   But if I can crawl back in my cradle and walk this rocky world again      I'd smile at every detour that's waitin' round the bend   'Cause you've gotta taste the bitter to appreciate the sweet   It takes combination to make life complete      I've crossed many valleys that I'd always find   Another mountain much higher to climb   I've wasted so much time where the sun never shines   On my way through this world of mine      On my way through this world of mine