Don't ask me about the things I've done
Can't tell you who's lost or won
All I know is
I had a hell of a time Don't ask me about where I've been
I can't explain the things I've seen
But I can tell you
I've had a hell of a time I bought a ticket and I took the ride
But now I can't get off
Though heaven know I've tried and tried
You see it written on my face
A touch of grief, a brush with grace
You can see it in my eyes
I had a hell of a time
A hell of a time Got what I asked for, can't complain
It's true, you cannot know real pleasure without pain Don't try to change my destiny
Or tell me what is best for me
It should come as no surprise
I've had a hell of a time
A hell of a time