Yeah, welcome to paradise I’ll be your grave digger tonight You finally got rich, bought a boat, bought a car Next week I’m diggin’ your hole, ain’t that bizarre Retired at sixty, golf clubs in hand Heart gives out right there in the sand I’m the grave digger in paradise Where dreams cash out, but man, the bill’s the price Yeah, you work, you sweat, you make it nice Then I’m there with a shovel, in paradise Made peace with your brother, shook hands at last Two days later, buddy, you’re pushin’ up grass Your wish came true, you danced in the rain Then you slipped, broke your neck, goodbye champagne I’m the grave digger in paradise Where dreams cash out, but man, the bill’s the price Yeah, you win, you grin, you roll the dice Then I’m there with a shovel, in paradise Everybody says, “one day I’ll rest” Yeah, you will, six feet under, best dressed You chase the dream, you run the race I’m waitin’ at the finish with a smile on my face I’m the grave digger in paradise Where heaven feels good, but it cuts like ice You live your dream, but don’t think twice I’m still here with a shovel, in paradise Yeah… paradise Same dirt, better view
