If being good means being lonely that's not for me Cause I'm lonely for someone who will never be free If being bad means to have her I'll live without cry If wishes were horses beggars would ride If wishes were horses beggars would ride If beggars could be chosers you'd be here by my side If sinners were saints I'd have nothing to hide If wishes were horses beggars would ride [ steel ] If being happy means riches then a proper I would be When daydreams are treasures then sadness comes free Oh I wish I had a nickel for each time I've cried If wishes were horses beggars would ride If wishes were horses...