Pratt Dave & The Sex Machine Band Minimum Wage
Well, I get up i the morning at six o'clock Pull on my jeans and I punch the clock I'm not getting rich, I'm happy as can be Yeah, minimum wage is the life for me Well, no fancy stereo in my truck Just two broken speakers and a lot of luck I don't have a house, tent city's just fine It may not be much but it's all mine CHORUS I'm not gettin' rich, I'm happy as can be We can't afford kids but we got three Minimum wage, that's the life for me Yeah, minimum wage...that's the life for me Well, clippin' coupons from the grocery store Name brands if you can buy 'em But generic for the poor Can't afford to go to no fancy mall It's the Blue Light Special, and man, that's all Steak and lobster, don't need that jive Hamburger Helper keeps me alive Stand in line at the money machine But there ain't no cash...ya know what I mean CHORUS I had a dream last night I was J. Paul Getty Eatin' prime rib instead of spaghetti Had a butler, a maid and bars in my cars Saks Fifth Avenue and Visa cards There I was in the city of Paris Movie stars, fancy restaurants, the Eiffel Tower and me Diamonds on my hand, had it all first rate Franklins in my wallet, life sure was great CHORUS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------