Ballad of a Useless Man

Lyrics

[Verse 1] I was sittin' on a hollow log Throwin' rocks at an old tin can I lost my job, I done lost my girl I'm a no-good useless man [Verse 2] Sittin' in an alleyway I'm as hungry as I can be I ain't had no food for the last three days What's gonna become of me? [Verse 3] All I've got is thirty cents Gonna buy me a bottle of wine It'll take my mind off the food I need But it'll make me think about dyin' [Chorus] Once upon a time I had big plans I was gonna get everything I was gonna live in a big old house I was gonna be, be a king [Verse 4] Hey there, mister, you're dressed so nice Do you think you could spare me a dime? All I need is just a little bit more For another bottle of wine [Chorus] Once upon a time I had big, big plans I was gonna get, get everything Yes, I was gonna live in a big old house I was gonna be, be a king, yeah [Verse 5] Now, I really got the shakes I can't hardly walk for fear That old man in black is gonna catch up with me And the end is drawin' near [Outro] I'm a no-good man Sure feel useless Just a-sittin' here cryin' Gettin' ready to die To part my home You got no home