I lost my gal for the last time when she caught me at the track
She called me a compulsive gambler
Can’t keep my mind off winning her back.
I ordered eight shots from the bartender
He said, “Man, you drank those fast!”
I said, “You would too if you had what I do.”
He asked, “What’s that?”
I answered, “Fifty cents.”
Well, it’s dog-eat-dog out there
But just the opposite ’round here
Any fool will work for food –
Me?
I’ll drink for beer.
Well, it’s dog-eat-dog out there
But just the opposite ’round here
Any fool will work for food –
Me?
I’ll drink for beer.
Out on the old main drag, a couple ladies coming up
they’re staring at my feet and in laughter they erupt
One points down and asks me “Mister, did you lose a shoe?”
I said “No ma’am, I found one. Now, what the hell is it to you?”
Well, it’s dog-eat-dog out there
But just the opposite ’round here
Any fool will work for food –
Me?
I’ll drink for beer.
Well, it’s dog-eat-dog out there
But just the opposite ’round here
Any fool will work for food –
Me?
I’ll drink for beer.
I came upon a well-heeled gentleman
As I was walking down the street
I asked if he could spare something
So I could fix something to eat
He says “No, I don’t give money out to people I don’t know.”
I said “Thanks anyway, my name’s John.” I shook his hand and watched him go.
Then I circled ‘round the block and came upon him once again
Waved out “Hey, it’s your ol'pal John!
Can you lend ten bucks to this dear friend?”
Well, it’s dog-eat-dog out there
But just the opposite ’round here
Any fool will work for food
Me?
I’ll drink for beer.
Well, it’s dog-eat-dog out there
But just the opposite ’round here
Any fool can work for food
Me?
I’ll drink for beer.
Me?
I’ll drink for beer.
credits
from sickvillAIn,
released April 21, 2024
John Siqveland - Lyrics, original song creation, pointing and clicking Udio.com - Everything else
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