I used to think about the world Like so many people do I sure did want to get myself to Mexico But as days of life unfurled Well there was nothing I could do I only made it to the bar where I go I'm going I stood below a southbound bevy Oh, and I could not believe my heart could feel so heavy I used to think about the world Don't get your spirits high They'll all come crashing down Don't let your trumpet sound You'll be left wondering why I used to think about the world Like so many people do I sure did want to get myself to Mexico I stood below a southbound bevy Oh, and I could not believe my heart could feel so heavy I walked along the county levy Oh, and I could not believe my heart could feel so heavy I used to think about the world Don't get your spirits high They'll all come crashing down Don't let your trumpet sound You'll be left wondering why