My muffler's tied on with a guitar string I owe $7000 to a bank machine 'Fore this car is ever really mine But some fine day I'll drive her downtown Get a burger and fries and a royal crown Thankin' God that I'll never have to pay another dime My life is like a lemon drop I'm suckin' on the bitter to get to the sweet part I know there are better days ahead I got dirty shirts and worn out jeans I owe two dozen quarters to a washing machine 'Fore these clothes'll ever really shine But I got me a man who just don't care If his little darlin's got underwear I know someday I'm gonna be his wife Chorus I got thrift store curtains in the windows of my home I'm payin' for a house that the landlord owns Bought a TV on a credit card It'll take me ten years to pay it off But some fine day I'll be drinkin' a beer In a big backyard I own free and clear Oh I know there's better days ahead So I'll play my hopes and play my dreams Just like two coins in a slot machine Sayin' glory hallelujah if everything works out fine Chorus Lord I know there's better days ahead Thank God