Jimmy thought the grass was greener on the other side And so he tried just one more time to cross the line Said she was the perfect girl Sweeter than his wife, more precious than pearl Never knew if the grass is green It may be growing on a sewer Drink water from your own well Running water from your own cistern Let the water be yours alone And never share it with a stranger May your fountain be blessed Rejoice in the wife of your youth Captivated by her sweet, sweet love Drink water from your well Mary thought she could get away with a bit of fun She took the bus and spent the night away from home Heavy with another man's child The doctor said to her "Mary, your HIV positive too" Then he whispered in her ear I have one more thing to say to you Mary Drink water from your own well Running water from your own cistern Let the water be yours alone And never share it with a stranger, oh May your fountain be blessed Rejoice in the wife of your youth Captivated by her sweet, sweet love Drink water from your well My son pay attention to my wisdom Draw close by and live Drink water from your own well Running water from your own cistern Let the water be yours alone And never share it with a stranger, oh May your fountain be blessed Rejoice in the wife of your youth Captivated by her sweet, sweet love Drink water from your well