La Goualante du Pauvre Jean
Édith Piaf
The Ballad of Poor John
Listen up just for a moment
The ballad of poor John
That women didn't love
But don't forget
In life there's only one moral
Whether rich or penniless
Without love, we're nothing at all
He lived day by day
In silk and velvet
He slept in fine sheets
But don't forget
In life, we're worth nothing
When our heart is in a bind
Without love, we're nothing at all
He ate at the barons'
He danced in the salons
And drank all the booze
But don't forget
Nothing is worth a beautiful girl
Who shares your stew
Without love, we're nothing at all
To earn some cash
He became a wicked thief
He was greeted with great respect
But don't forget
One day we do a somersault
And behind bars
Without love, we're nothing at all
Listen well, young people
Enjoy your twenties
We only have them once
And don't forget
Rather than a little rope
Better to have a woman by your side
Without love, we're nothing at all
And there you have it, my good people
The ballad of poor John
Who tells you as he leaves
Love each other....
