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Verse 1:
Seven nights a week
Playin’ in this bar for barely nothin’
I got this old guitar
A nineteen-eighty beat up car that has trouble runnin’
And you’re askin’ how I’m doin’
Here let’s see why don’t you tell me

Chorus:
My bank account keeps runnin’ lower
Credit limit I’m way over
I just need a few more bucks and a little change of luck
I’m balancin’ on a wire
Man if my life was a tire
The rubber would be worn thin and I’d be ridin’ on the rim 

Verse 2:
My girlfriend
Finds a way to spend all my money
She doesn’t bring home a check
‘Cause shopping don’t pay the rent yeah she thinks that’s funny
And you’re askin’ how I’m doin’
Here let’s see why don’t you tell me 

Chorus:
My bank account keeps runnin’ lower
Credit limit I’m way over
I just need a few more bucks and a little change of luck
I’m balancin’ on a wire
Man if my life was a tire
The rubber would be worn thin and I’d be ridin’ on the rim 

Verse 3:
But the truth is
I’ve found happiness in this
I’m playin’ music every day
And I’m still findin’ ways to live
And that’s why I open my eyes
Smile and say, “just another day” 

Final Chorus:
With my bank account still runnin’ lower
Credit limit I’m way over
I just need a few more bucks and a little change of luck
I’m balancin’ on a wire
Man if my life was a tire
The rubber would be worn thin and I’d be ridin’ on the rim

© 2006 Shawn Gilley
Music and Lyrics by Shawn Gilley

 




 

 

 

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April 2010: Ridin' On The Rim is now on Heartsfield's new album

Shawn and Zak made a guest appearance with Heartsfield on October 12, 2008 at the Chicago Country Music Festival. See PHOTOS HERE.
Shawn performed at The Commodore in Nashville, Tennesee on October 1, 2008. See part of his live performance.

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