I heard me a tale in Nashville.

It made me kneel and pray.

Now I'm home in Tucson,

same old story here today

from a friend who says he heard it

from a friend in Santa Fe.

 

Have you been true to me

just like you swore you would?

If you ain't, you'd best be getting

and get while the getting's good.

 

With just one love to live for,

just one life to live,

who gives away the diamond

that is not theirs to give?

I ain't making conversation.

I ain't taking names.

Look to Jesus for salvation.

I'm done with playing games.

 

Have you been true to me

just like you swore you would?

If you ain't, you'd best be getting

and get while the getting's good.

 

Some folk, they lead a charmed life,

walk away from burning wrecks

but every bill gets paid, my love,

in this world or the next.

Have I been true to you?

I'm still that man who stood

beside you on your wedding day.

I swore I always would.

 

Have you been true to me

just like you swore you would?

If you ain't, you'd best be getting

and get while the getting's good.

If you ain't, you'd best be getting

and get while the getting's good.

 

© 2011 Echotongue Music

 

While the Getting's Good

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