[Verse 1] They said keep the change Like it was kindness But my pocket stayed light And my hands learned silence I counted out the crumbs On a paper plate Smiled like I was fine Then walked out late [Pre-Chorus] And I kept that smile Like a cracked-up coin Turned it in my fist Till it cut my palm Now every little gift Feels like a trapdoor You can hand me gold If it takes my soul [Chorus] Keep the change, keep the change (keep the change) But the change didn't keep me Keep the change, keep the change (keep the change) I paid more than you see I was bent, I was broke Still I held the line Keep the change, keep the change It ain't mine if it costs me [Verse 2] Now I know your type With the easy grin Leave a tip on the table Then call that love again But I don't need a favor That comes dressed as grace I learned how to leave With my face in place [Pre-Chorus] And I kept that smile Like a cracked-up coin Turned it in my fist Till it cut my palm Now every little gift Feels like a trapdoor You can hand me gold If it takes my soul [Chorus] Keep the change, keep the change (keep the change) But the change didn't keep me Keep the change, keep the change (keep the change) I paid more than you see I was bent, I was broke Still I held the line Keep the change, keep the change It ain't mine if it costs me [Bridge] I don't want your spare Or your polished pity I want the full amount Of my own dignity So take your little smile And your folded lie I'm walking out clean With both feet on my life [Final Chorus] Keep the change, keep the change (keep the change) But the change didn't keep me Keep the change, keep the change (keep the change) I paid more than you see I was bent, I was broke Still I held the line Keep the change, keep the change It ain't mine if it costs me
