Story Behind The Song
Man down on his luck, nothing going right for him at all, he can't even get into heaven until things get better for him
Song Description
Man down on his luck, no job & financially strapped
| Song Length |
2:55 |
Genre |
Country - General, Country - Honky Tonk |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Uptight, Troubled |
Subject |
Life, Disgust |
| Similar Artists |
Garth Brooks, Clint Black |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Copyright 2006
I'd Have to Get Better to Die
Well today the Boss said son you better look for something new
And it comes at a bad time cause my old car sure needs new shoes
And then my ex-wife called me raising hell - Child support's late again
I'd have to get better to die for the shape I'm in
Well I'll head on home cause I know every one of my friends are there
But they won't stay long just as soon as they find that there ain't no beer
It's a great bunch of guys I'm running with - borrow 5 and you pay back 10
I'd have to get better to die for the shape I'm in
I'd have to get better to die ?fore they'd let me leave
?Cause the IRS owns the biggest part of me
And they'd call St. Peter at the pearly gates
And tell him "Don't you let him in"
I'd have to get better to die for the shape I'm in
Looking around for work but I just ain't doin' no good
And the timing ain't right but tonight a hangover is a looking good
But I'm afraid if I drink I'll think about marrying my third ex-wife again
I'd have to get better to die for the shape I'm in
And I'd have to get better to die for the shape I'm in
Songwriter: Terry Williford
terrywilliford@sbcglobal.net (800) 387-5667