I need a dollar, dollar a dollar is what I need
(Hey hey)
Well I need a dollar, dollar a dollar is what I need
(Hey hey)
And I said I need dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need
And if I share with you my story would you share your dollar with me
Bad times are coming and I reap what I don't sow
(Hey hey)
Well let me tell you something all that glitters ain't gold
(Hey hey)
It's been a long old trouble long old troublesome road
And I'm looking for somebody come and help me carry this load
I need a dollar dollar, a dollar that's what I need
(Hey hey)
Well I need a dollar dollar, a dollar that's what I need
Well I don't know if I'm walking on solid ground
'Cause everything around me is falling down
And all I want is for someone to help me
I had a job but the boss man let me go
(He said)
I'm sorry but I won't be needing your help no more
(I said)
Please Mister Boss man I need this job more than you know
But he gave me my last paycheck and he sent me on out the door
Well I need a dollar dollar, a dollar that's what I need
(Hey hey)
Said I need a dollar dollar, a dollar that's what I need
(Hey hey)
And I need a dollar dollar, a dollar that's what I need
And if I share with you my story would you share your dollar with me
Well I don't know if I'm walking on solid ground
'Cause everything around me is crumbling down
And all I want is for someone to help me
What in the world am I gonna do tomorrow?
Is there someone with a dollar that I can borrow?
Who can help me take away my sorrow?
Maybe it's inside the bottle
Maybe it's inside the bottle
I had some good old buddies names of whiskey and wine
(Hey hey)
And for my good old buddy I spent my last dime
(Hey hey)
My wine is good to me it helps me pass the time
And my good old buddy whiskey keeps me warmer than sunshine
(Hey Hey)
Your mom of mayhem, bless the child that's got his own
(Hey Hey)
If God has plans for me, I hope it ain't written in stone
(Hey Hey)
Because I've been working, working myself down to the bone
And I swear on grandpa's grave I'll be paid when I come home
(Hey Hey)
Well I need a dollar dollar, a dollar that's what I need
(Hey hey)
Said need a dollar dollar, a dollar that's what I need
(Hey hey)
Well I need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need
And if I share with you my story would you share your dollar with me
Come on share your dollar with me
Go head share your dollar with me
Come on share your dollar, give me your dollar
Share your dollar with me
Come on share your dollar with me