Down To My Last Dollar

raw, acoustic, folk, male vocals, storytelling, simple, heartfelt

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Down to My Last Dollar

[Verse 1]

I woke up to an empty pocket and a clock that won’t slow down
Sunrise on the factory roof, same old whistle, same old sound
My boots are worn, my hands are callused from another long ten-hour day
Paid in sweat and promises, the bank says I still gotta pay

[Pre-Chorus]

The truck’s been coughing on the highway, radiator’s running dry
But your laughter in the kitchen keeps me going, keeps me trying

[Chorus]

I’m down to my last dollar, but I ain’t down on my knees
Got a busted-up Ford and a heart that believes
When the world takes the change from my pocket and the road takes my pride
Your love’s the only thing that matters, it’s what keeps me alive

[Verse 2]

Tailgate’s got a dent from a night we danced in the rain
Radio works just fine, still plays country music the same way 
Four bald tires still turning, on a prayer we learned to say
You hand me yesterday’s coffee that chases all my blues away

[Pre-Chorus]

Neighbors say we’re crazy, say we oughta pack it in
But when you tell me that you love me, I feel like I can win

[Chorus]

[Bridge]

One payday away from a miracle, or so we both swore
But miracles don’t always come with a knock on the door 
They come in the quiet moments, in the way you hold my hand
In the way you say tomorrow like it’s already been planned

[Verse 3]

We fix the truck with duct tape and try to keep a smile on our face 
Laugh about the radiator like it’s a long-lost friend we chased
Mortgage is due on Monday, but tonight the porch light’s on
We count our blessings like pennies and sing until the dawn

[Chorus]

[Outro]

So let the engine sputter, let the bills pile high
I’ve got a roof and your heartbeat, a dream I won’t let die
Down to my last dollar, but rich in what matters most
With you here beside me, honey, I’m the richest guy I know.

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Down to My Last Dollar [Verse 1] I woke up to an empty pocket and a clock that won’t slow down Sunrise on the factory roof, same old whistle, same old sound My boots are worn, my hands are callused from another long ten-hour day Paid in sweat and promises, the bank says I still gotta pay [Pre-Chorus] The truck’s been coughing on the highway, radiator’s running dry But your laughter in the kitchen keeps me going, keeps me trying [Chorus] I’m down to my last dollar, but I ain’t down on my knees Got a busted-up Ford and a heart that believes When the world takes the change from my pocket and the road takes my pride Your love’s the only thing that matters, it’s what keeps me alive [Verse 2] Tailgate’s got a dent from a night we danced in the rain Radio works just fine, still plays country music the same way Four bald tires still turning, on a prayer we learned to say You hand me yesterday’s coffee that chases all my blues away [Pre-Chorus] Neighbors say we’re crazy, say we oughta pack it in But when you tell me that you love me, I feel like I can win [Chorus] I’m down to my last dollar, but I ain’t down on my knees Got a busted-up Ford and a heart that believes When the world takes the change from my pocket and the road takes my pride Your love’s the only thing that matters, it’s what keeps me alive [Bridge] One payday away from a miracle, or so we both swore But miracles don’t always come with a knock on the door They come in the quiet moments, in the way you hold my hand In the way you say tomorrow like it’s already been planned [Verse 3] We fix the truck with duct tape and try to keep a smile on our face Laugh about the radiator like it’s a long-lost friend we chased Mortgage is due on Monday, but tonight the porch light’s on We count our blessings like pennies and sing until the dawn [Chorus] I’m down to my last dollar, but I ain’t down on my knees Got a busted-up Ford and a heart that believes When the world takes the change from my pocket and the road takes my pride Your love’s the only thing that matters, it’s what keeps me alive [Outro] So let the engine sputter, let the bills pile high I’ve got a roof and your heartbeat, a dream I won’t let die Down to my last dollar, but rich in what matters most With you here beside me, honey, I’m the richest guy I know.

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