Don’t Burn the Candle at Both Ends Louis Jordan

Dissipation is ruination
So don't burn the candle at both ends
No, no, don't burn the candle at both ends

You can't stay up all day and all night
You just can't do it, it just ain't right
So don't burn the candle at both ends

Now, one woman is fine
Two is enough
Three, I'll allow
But four is too rough

Redheads are out
Brunettes are no better
So stay away from them gals with them pretty sweaters

Did you fill that prescription like the doctor said?
Three times a day and eight hours in bed?

Those rings under your eyes, look how they've grown
They're so big, they got rings of their own

Too many cigarettes bring a big doctor bill
If women don't kill you, nicotine will