I remember those days when I had big money 

Never checked the price it just all came to me 

But now a days I'll be pinchin every penny 

5 star dining at my local denny's 

I've been sitting on the curb in you neighborhood 

Looking at the streelight thinking how I could 

Just get one response, maybe a glance 

But the system has it's rules about the second chance 



Living by the tracks in the Barrio 

Keeps my welfare state from the don risto 

Don't be amazed when you see me out of line 

I've got my baseball bat to take care of joe grind 

Thought I was one, baby I'm a fool 

Because I've been wrong for years 



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Ain't it funny how everybody knows but you 

Couldn't imagine what else you could do 



Please spare me your regards baby 

Time is long when your waiting pateintly 

That bed used to be so good 

Now my pillow is a curb in your neighborhood 

Thought I was one, but baby I'm a fool 

Because I've been wrong for years 



Ain't it funny......................