Dirt Poor Skip Brown/Bill Pekar
I started out dirt poor on a one lane dusty road But it was all okay cuz I knew where I wanted to go Those city lights were calling me Looking back I see What they mean when they say less is more There's a whole lot to be said for being dirt poor I packed all I own in a draw string gunny sack Pne old guitar strapped across my back Got on a bus when I was 18 With a song and a dream I can't remember what I did it all for I was a whole lot better off when I was dirt poor It's a dangerous occupation to live out all your dreams It makes you wonder who's out there Pulling all the strings And I'm here to tell you be careful What you're wishing for Cause I had a whole lot more when I was dirt poor You make lots of money when you're in the big time I spend all day looking for a place to unwind I put my name on lots of things I don't own them, they own me And the only thing I can't buy in any store Is the peace of mind I had when I was dirt poor It's a dangerous occupation to live out all your dreams It makes you wonder who's out there Pulling all the strings And I'm here to tell you be careful What you're wishing for Cause I had a whole lot more when I was dirt poor