From the recording Whisper Me Slow
Lyrics
Never would have struck this match/Never would have started back/This cigarette would be my last/If I knew what was good for meNever would have bought this drink/Never would have gone beyond the brink/I'd have told 'em to throw the damned thing down the sink/If I knew what was good for meBut I learn things the hard way/Time and time againNever would have said hello/Never would have danced so slow/I'd have settled my tab and headed home/If I knew what was good for meBut I learn things the hard way/Time and time and time and time again and time and time againNo, I never would have said that first hello/Never would have gave my heart and soul/Lord know I'd learn to let you go/If I knew what was good for me