Some say that kissing's a sin But tell me how can that be true For kissing has been in this world Since the very first day there was two
Chorus: No if it wasn't legal then the lawyers they would sue And the prison would be full of folks who had a (...) or two And if they didn't like it then away the girls would run And if it wasn't plenty the poor folk would get none
(chorus (...) first time kiss, second time bet, third time curse, fourth time smoke, fifth time drink)
Some say that gambling's a sin But I'll bet you 15 to 1 That gambling has been in this world Since horses and greyhounds could run
Chorus,
Some say that swearing's a sin But were is the man that can tell For swearing has been in this world Since the devil was told 'go to hell'
Chorus,
And some say that smoking's a sin But a pipe now and then is enough But smoking has been in this world Since Adam taught Eve how to puff
Chorus,
Some say that drinking's a sin But a gargle is fine now and then For drinking has been in this world For ever and ever amen