John Humphrey - What I Needed at the Time Lyrics

She was much younger, fine and frisky
My better judgement said it's risky
But she played me like a yoyo on a string
And before I knew what hit me
She was threatening to quit me
If I didn't put her finger in a ring
My friends and family all well-meaners
Said she'll take you to the cleaners
Nonetheless I proudly marched her down the aisle
And though barely consummated
She had photos, some x-rated
Which proved to be of value at the trial
My poor old heart was shattered
And she'd taken my last dime
But I guess that's what I needed at the time
I guess that's what I needed at the time
Call it destiny, my karma, by design
To everything there is a season
It all happens for a reason
It's an omen, it's a blessing, it's a sign!
I guess that's what I needed at the time
Though it's clear I nearly hit my bottom line
My poor old heart was shattered
And she'd taken my last dime
But I guess that's what I needed at the time
I heard the boy say 'easy money'
I interrupted, what's that sonny?
He looked me up and down then side to side
I know a jockey at the racecourse
Who'll guarantee a win or place horse
For a fifty-fifty split he'll throw the ride
Our first few races were successful
I took a mortgage it was stressful
But that pony brought it home at 10 to 1
I was counting up our winnings
With dreams of new beginnings
When an agent flashed his badge and pulled a gun
Two years in Folsom Prison
Where they made me walk the line
But I guess that's what I needed at the time
I guess that's what I needed at the time
Call it destiny, my karma, by design
To everything there is a season
It all happens for a reason
It's an omen, it's a blessing, it's a sign!
I guess that's what I needed at the time
Though it's clear I was severely in decline
Two years in Folsom Prison
Where they made me walk the line
But I guess that's what I needed at the time
But if we could see the future
And all that lay ahead
What a boring story that would be
No I'll take life's surprises
Even those that break my heart
Play my little part in history
I'm grateful for this mystery
Upon a bench there in the park
Feeling blue and rather dark
When a ball rolled up and stopped between my feet
First a dog came gallivanting
Then a breathless lady panting
She looked lovely, kind and gentle, soft and sweet
We hit it off and started talking
Then with her dog went walking
We've been taking walks together ever since
Last night the moon shone high above
We drank a toast to luck and love
And her kiss turned this old frog into a prince
I looked up at the sky
And saw my lucky stars align
Yes I guess that's what I needed at the time
I guess that's what I needed at the time
Call it destiny, my karma, by design
To everything there is a season
It all happens for a reason
It's an omen, it's a blessing, it's a sign!
I guess that's what I needed at the time
And It's clear now that she's here I'm doing fine
I looked up at the sky
And saw my lucky stars align
Yes I guess that's what I needed...
As though the universe decreed it
I guess that's what I needed at the time