[Verse 1] I was looking through my old note book From two thousand five Found a name from my past Raymond Clayton Hpllabugh Then I remembered why I wrote it down My sloppy hand made a mess They thought it said Harlem back But I knew what I meant [Pre-Chorus] Found Chief and Calvin too Then John Fleming on the page Joann and William Williams Bruce in that old home frame So many names still living In the folds of my little book Connected to home biz and music Every line got a hook [Chorus] I'm not a hallabough girl I'm just tryin' to stand I'm not a hallabough girl I got dirt on my hands If my words came out crooked Baby, read my heart I'm not a hallabough girl I'm just holdin' on hard [Verse 2] James Alexander was there Mr. Thomas Howell too You say I'm a piece of what If I'm tryin' to shine on you I ain't been talkin' to nobody I've been tryin' to get my stuff up I am hungry, I am tired And this life don't cut slack [Pre-Chorus] Had to take in room mates Just to keep the lights on My daughter got her babies She got enough to carry on I pray food stamps hit tomorrow I pray my luck turns kind Lord, I need a little mercy At the end of this line [Chorus] I'm not a hallabough girl I'm just tryin' to stand I'm not a hallabough girl I got dirt on my hands If my words came out crooked Baby, read my heart I'm not a hallabough girl I'm just holdin' on hard [Bridge] If You gift me a refrigerator And a stove I can trust And a washer for these clothes Then I'll thank You in the dust I want last long when I'm homeless I don't wanna turn mean If this is the road You gave me Walk it gentle with me [Final Chorus] I'm not a hallabough girl I'm just tryin' to stand I'm not a hallabough girl I got dirt on my hands If my words came out crooked Baby, read my heart I'm not a hallabough girl I'm just holdin' on hard I'm not a hallabough girl Lord, keep me clean and warm
