| Song Length |
3:59 |
Genre |
Blues - General, Blues - Modern |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Pleasant, Sociable |
Subject |
Musician, Determination |
| Similar Artists |
The Neville Brothers, Bo Diddley |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Early in the morning I sneak out of bed
I put on a makeup and I pack up ham and bread
I work all day thinking 'bout some kind of miracle ahead
At the end of the day nothing is left in my pocket
Empty pockets got me running round
Empty pockets put me down
But someday baby, I make my fortune come round
Once I had a good job, I had the money to spare
Then I got married to a guitar player
I carry his songs deep in my heart like a daily prayer
But at the end of the day, still nothing is left in my pocket
Empty pockets got me running round
Empty pockets put me down
But someday baby, I make my fortune come round
Wish I had a dollar for every tear I cry
Wish I was in paradise beyond that sky
With my man I keep the faith, you know I try
Before too long, I'll be living in a mansion on a hill
Empty pockets got me running round
Empty pockets put me down
But someday baby, I make my fortune come round