Capo 4th fret

Standard (EADGBE)

My muffler's tied on with a guitar string

I owe $7000 to a bank machine

'Fore this car is ever really mine

But some fine day I'll drive her downtown

Get a burger and fries and a royal crown

Thankin' God that I'll never have to pay another dime

Chorus

My life is like a lemon drop

I'm suckin' on the bitter to get to the sweet part

I know there are better days ahead

I got dirty shirts and worn out jeans

I owe two dozen quarters to a washing machine

'Fore these clothes'll ever really shine

But I got me a man who just don't care

If his little darlin's got underwear

I know someday I'm gonna be his wife

Chorus

I got thrift store curtains in the windows of my home

I'm payin' for a house that the landlord owns

Bought a TV on a credit card

It'll take me ten years to pay it off

But some fine day I'll be drinkin' a beer

In a big backyard I own free and clear

Oh I know there's better days ahead

So I'll play my hopes and play my dreams

Just like two coins in a slot machine

Sayin' glory hallelujah if everything works out fine

Chorus

Lord I know there's better days ahead

Thank God