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In Debt Blues

My cheap wine is the only thing I buy I'm so broke I can't afford to cry I'm so deep in debt, such a long way to get out The in debt blues is what I'm singing about I work for the man, I'm as poor as can be I have no chair, no couch or tv You can never win, if you always lose I've got them bad, the in debt blues Debt relief says give them a call I'm so stressed I light my last Pall Mall I need help, so many bills, I'm so confused Someone please help me get rid of those in debt blues Cabinets are empty, not a crumb in the house Slim pickens for all, including a mouse Cabbage water to drink, cabbage to eat I can't recall the last time I tasted meat No socks and worn out shoes I just can't seem to walk away from those in debt blues Bill collectors calling me each and every day You have to face up to your issues, can't just run away now I'm reaching out, hope it's not too late I pray I haven't sealed my own fate I ask what is a broke and poorly educated man to do Let me cleanse myself and wash away these in debt blues

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




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