I thought it over twice before deciding
I thought I’d hang around and bide my time
But destiny kept teasing me – a monkey on my back
Misled me on a track I can’t desert
 
There ain’t no gold in a silver mine
(Ain’t no gold unless you buy it)
Ain’t no gold in a silver mine

Ain’t no gold in a silver mine
(Ain’t no gold unless you buy it)
There ain’t no gold in a silver mine
 
I know I said you’re smiling in this photograph
I know I said I’m better off alone
Well don’t you feel like giving up when everything is wrong
No matter how grand the song – just can’t compete
 
There ain’t no gold…
 
Can’t say I’m no fan of faith
I believe that nothing really comes to those who wait
 
There ain’t no gold in a silver mine…