Another Man's Gain
Copyright 1997 by David Alan Cates. All Rights Reserved.
| [VERSE 1] |
| My Daddy told me long ago |
| Son, there's some things that you should know |
| When you get your chance to shine |
| Don't wait around, don't stand in line |
| Use your heart and save your brain |
| Don’t go too slow in life’s fast lane |
| And one man’s loss….. is another man’s gain |
| [VERSE 2] |
| Well, I took those words to my heart |
| When it came to love, daddy sure was smart |
| And every time I get the chance |
| I find myself a new romance |
| When I see love up in flames |
| I move in like a hurricane |
| Can’t hold me back, can’t be restrained |
| Cause one man’s loss….. is another man’s gain |
| [CHORUS] |
| All my friends think I’m insane |
| They say I must like the pain |
| They say boy get your head out of the rain |
| Well some just think I’m a little vain |
| But if they’d listen I’d explain |
| How one man’s loss….. is another man’s gain |
| [VERSE 3] |
| Well I know that Jane’s been out with Jim |
| But someone said she don’t love him |
| So I called that girl up on the phone |
| Said you don’t need to be alone |
| Well Jim got mad and cursed my name |
| Said life would never be the same |
| Now Jim’s left town and I got Jane |
| And one man’s loss….. was another man’s gain |
| [REPEAT CHORUS] |
| [TAG] |
| Well, Daddys seem to know just what they’re talking about |
| You boys just better listen or you’ll be doing without |
| Let him do his preaching, maybe he’ll explain |
| How one man’s loss…..is another man’s gain |