Verse 1 We took the checks and we took the flights Burned the cash on endless nights Sun-kissed sins in borrowed gold IRS at the door, but the drinks stayed cold Pre-Chorus Every bill we chose to ignore Now the wolves are at the door Chorus Taxes and tan lines That’s all we’ve got from the dream this time Spent it all on beaches and booze Now the crown’s gone and so are the shoes Taxes and tan lines Chasing shade from the wreckage behind Glitter burned, but the sun still shines Verse 2 Records sold, but the math won’t stay Managers cut and the lawyers prey Credit cards and a velvet life Can’t buy you out when the debts cut like a knife Pre-Chorus Every bill we chose to ignore Now the wolves are at the door Chorus Taxes and tan lines That’s all we’ve got from the dream this time Spent it all on beaches and booze Now the crown’s gone and so are the shoes Taxes and tan lines Chasing shade from the wreckage behind Glitter burned, but the sun still shines Bridge We bought the dream, but it came on lease Now the sharks swim where we found our peace Paper castles washed away And the sun keeps rising on the mess we made Chorus Taxes and tan lines That’s all we’ve got from the dream this time Spent it all on beaches and booze Now the crown’s gone and so are the shoes Taxes and tan lines Chasing shade from the wreckage behind Glitter burned, but the sun still shines Outro Taxes and tan lines… taxes and tan lines Glitter gone but the sun still shines
