Patty Loveless Lyrics
"On Down the Line"

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(Kostas)

Tryin' to make a livin', that's the bottom line
It ain't easy trying to stretch a nickel into a dime
Sweatin' for the dollar, workin' for the man
Half goes to the landlord, Lord, and half to Uncle Sam.

I can't get no consolation, I don't get no paid vacation
I can't get no satisfaction and my tractor don't get no traction
Just doin' the best I can, just tryin' to make a stand
Laughing and crying, living and dyin' on down the line.

I'll leave my soul to Jesus, I give my heart to you
If you want the rest of me, well darlin', you can have that too
Only love can save me so darlin' don't delay
If I don't get your lovin' soon I swear I'm gonna die today.

I can't get no consolation, I don't get no paid vacation
I can't get no satisfaction and my tractor don't get no traction
Just doin' the best I can, just tryin' to make a stand
Laughing and crying, living and dyin' on down the line.

--- Instrumental ---

If I were a rich girl it wouldn't be the same
I'd buy me a Cadillac and then I'd change my name
A poor girl's dream inside me and you by my side
We drive into the sunset, ride sweet baby ride.

I can't get no consolation, I don't get no paid vacation
I can't get no satisfaction and my tractor don't get no traction
Just doin' the best I can, just tryin' to make a stand
Laughing and crying, living and dyin' on down the line

On down the line, on down the line.
On down the line, on down the line...
This song is from the album "On Down the Line", "Greatest Hits [MCA Records]", "20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection:", "The Definitive Collection" and "Icon".