Written by Jim Reeves, Jack Rhodes, and Dick Reynolds
First recorded by Jim Reeves in 1955
Performed by Billy Strings

Verse 1
I once had a mansion and lived in my glory
But now I’m down to my last dime
I once had a sweetheart, but I was unfaithful
Yeah, I’ve lived a lot in my time

Chorus
  I fought the grim reaper down in the dark valley
  I’ve prayed where the sun wouldn’t shine
  I’ve looked through the bars of this cold, lonely prison
  Oh, I’ve lived a lot in my time

Verse 2
I once was a soldier, and I was a rambler
And I thought everything was fine
I’ve hoed in the cornfields and I’ve picked in the cotton
Yeah, I’ve lived a lot in my time

Chorus

Verse 3
I’ve walked with our Master down in the dark valley
And wonderful peace I did find
Someday I’ll journey to Eden’s green pastures
Yeah, I’ve lived a lot in my time