Never Gave Nobody Trouble lyrics
by Leonard Cohen
Couldn't pay the mortgage
And I broke my baby’s heart
I couldn't pay the mortgage
It broke my baby's heart
I never gave nobody trouble
But it ain’t too late to start
Don't wanna break no window
Don't wanna burn no car
Don't wanna break no window
And I don't wanna burn your car
You got a right to all your riches
But you let it go too far
You sail the mighty ocean
On a yacht designed for you
You sail the mighty ocean
On a yacht designed for you
Yeah, but the ocean is thick with garbage
You ain't gonna make it through
I never gave nobody trouble
I'm a law and order man
I never gave nobody trouble
I'm a law and order man
I say I never gave nobody trouble
But you know goddamn well that I can