Lena Horne — Life’s Full of Consequence

Life's full o' consequence That old devil consequence He takes all the frival out of fun When you've got the candle lit At both ends the scandal it creates Always keeps you on the run Just when you're weakenin' Fate sends the Deacon in, crash And your pash ain't worth an ounce 'Cos then comes the consequence That old devil consequence Flings you back with a bound It's consequences what count Life's full o' consequence But who's scared of consequence Let's sip the honey while it's sweet We could be messin' 'round But you is digressin' 'round While I'm tossin' nature at your feet Why don't we mosey 'round You could by cosy 'round The gal who could sprinkle you with spice But how 'bout the consequence That old devil consequence I've been burned more than twice And I ain't payin' the price