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If I was in it for the money I'd have a mansion on the hill by now If I was in it for milk and honey I'd have honeybees and a cow If I was in it for the fame You'd already know my name I've only ever been in it for the love I was born to make a loud noise A six-string troubadour Like a kid who thinks he's a cowboy With a cap gun and carousel horse I keep running down the dream That runs in my bloodstream I've only ever been in it for the love Love can't fill your tank or pay your rent Oh, but love's the only reason that makes sense If you can't put your heart into it, for the love of God don't do it If you're in it, you better be in it for the love, yeah Daddy was a rock and roll drummer Who suffered in a suit and tie Yeah, that bank job did a number It drained his spirit dry He said, "Listen, son, learn from me SongtexteOh, the money ain't everything" So I've only ever been in it for the love, that's right Love can't fill your tank or pay your rent Oh, but love's the only reason that makes sense If you can't put your heart into it, for the love of God don't do it If you're in it, you better be in it for the love, here we go Well I'm far from making a fortune But I do pretty good for myself And I know what's most important I got my family and my health I keep my main objective On keeping a good perspective I'm in it, yeah, and I'm in it for the love, that's right If I was in it for the fame You'd already know my name I've only ever been in it for the love Aus Songtexte Mania