I should know to leave them They follow me the store With toys I can't afford Kids, take them back, you know than that Dolls that talk, Astronauts, TV games, They don't understand and how can I
I try and try but I can't Pennies, nickels, dollars slip I've and tried but I can't save
My youngest girl has bad fever, All with alcohol Tryin' to and rub her down Ruby, I'm tired, I'm tired, try and get some I'm doctor's fees to remedies To the cost of three day's lost
I try and try but I save Pennies, nickels, slip away I've and tried but I can't save
The hole in my pocketbook is "There's a new blowin'", they say It's gonna be a cold, one Brace my darlings it won't bring anything much our way But dust bowl days
I played a card in this week's I took the first and the last In three of names This lottery's been buildin' up for I could be lucky me with the million prize Tears of disbelief out of my eyes
I try and try but I can't Pennies, nickels, slip away I've tried and tried but I save
The hole in my pocketbook is "There's a new wind blowing", say It's be a cold, cold one yourselves my darlings
"There's a new wind blowing", say And it's be a cold, cold one yourselves my darlings 'Cause it's be a cold, cold one
"There's a new blowing", they say And it's gonna be a cold, one So brace yourselves my 'Cause it won't anything much our way But dust bowl days