Seven Deadly Sins - The Dubliners

Some say that kissing’s a sin

But, tell me how can that be true

For kissing has been in this world

Since the very first day there was two

Now, if it was illegal then the lawyers, they would sue

And the prisons would be full of folk who had a kiss or two

And if they didn’t like it, then away the girls would run

And if it wasn’t plenty then the poor folk would get none

Some say that gambling’s a sin

But I’ll bet you fifteen to one

That gambling has been in this world

Since horses and greyhounds could run

Now, if it was illegal then the lawyers, they would sue

And the prisons would be full of folk who had a bet or two

And if they didn’t like it, then away the girls would run

And if it wasn’t plenty then the poor folk would get none

Some say that swearing’s a sin

But where is the man that can tell?

For swearing has been in this world

Since the Devil was told, «Go to Hell»

Now, if it was illegal then the lawyers, they would sue

And the prisons would be full of folk who had a bet or two

And if they didn’t like it, then away the girls would run

And if it wasn’t plenty then the poor folk would get none

Some say that smoking’s a sin

And, a pipe now and then is enough

But smokin' has been in this world

Since Adam taught Eve how to puff

Now, if it was illegal then the lawyers, they would sue

And the prisons would be full of folk who had a bet or two

And if they didn’t like it, then away the girls would run

And if it wasn’t plenty then the poor folk would get none

Some say that drinking’s a sin

But a gaggle is fine now and then

For drinking has been in this world

For ever and ever, amen

Now, if it was illegal then the lawyers, they would sue

And the prisons would be full of folk who had a bet or two

And if they didn’t like it, then away the girls would run

And if it wasn’t plenty then the poor folk would get none