On Down The Line Lyrics - Patty Loveless

Tryin' to make a livin' 

That's the bottom line 

It ain't easy tryin' to stretch 

A nickel into a dime 

Sweatin' for the dollar 

Workin' for the man 

Half goes to the landlord, Lord 

And half to Uncle Sam 

I can't get no consolation 

I don't get no paid vacation 

I can't get no satisfaction 

And my tractor don't get no traction 

Just doin' the best I can 

Just tryin' to make a stand 

Laughin' and cryin' 

Livin' and dyin' on down the line 

I'll leave my soul to Jesus 

I'll give my heart to you 

And if you want the rest of me 

Well, darlin' you can have that too 

Only love can save me 

So darlin' don't be late 

If I don't get your lovin' soon 

I swear I'm gonna die today 

I can't get no consolation 

I don't get no paid vacation 

I can't get no satisfaction 

And my tractor don't get no traction 

Just doin' the best I can 

Just tryin' to make a stand 

Laughin' and cryin' 

Livin' and dyin' on down the line 

If I were a rich girl 

It wouldn't be the same 

I'd buy me a Cadillac 

And then I'd change my name 

A poor girl's dream inside me 

And you by my side 

We drive into the sunset 

Ride, sweet baby, ride 

I can't get no consolation 

I don't get no paid vacation 

I can't get no satisfaction 

And my tractor don't get no traction 

Just doin' the best I can 

Just tryin' to make a stand 

Laughin' and cryin' 

Livin' and dyin' on down the line 

On down the line 

On down the line 

On down the line 

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