The Pain And The Wine

by A.Gerber & R. Kempf Every time my body aches like at the end of the line Every time I just don't feel like tryin' As I walk to the edge , open up the fridge I think of Omar Khayam and his many famous lines . Who gave me the pain gave me the wine And the wisdom to know this time is mine. This time is mine, this time is mine. I'll live with pain but give me the wine. And the guitar wanders across the sky Touching the stars along the way. My voice is gone , my heart has flown Halfway 'cross the ocean where the dolphins play. Who gave me the pain gave me the wine And the wisdom to know this time is mine. This time is mine, this time is mine. I'll live with pain but give me the wine. This time is mine To fade or shine This time is mine All mine I try to be good but my mind won't let me sleep. I'd rather fly than be swimming in the deep. The medicine works , but not without a price. You got to get your feet wet to plant a little rice. Who gave me the pain gave me the wine And the wisdom to know this time is mine. This time is mine, this time is mine. I'll live with pain but give me the wine. This time is mine To fade or shine This time is mine All mine Give me rain Give me sweet sunshine Ooh, the pain, the wine This time is mine.