I tried to tell you that we'd make it through somehow

You wouldn't listen and I wouldn't blame you now

I ain't got money but I sure got bills to pay

I roll my cigarettes a little smaller every day

It's been a long hard year

That wouldnt be so bad

Darlin, if I only had you near

My kids need new shoes

But I ain't no money machine

All my overtime is gone for gasoline

On a car that's running down

Getting me to work in town

Meanwhile you're running around

My heart is wearing a frown

It's been a long hard year

That wouldnt be so bad

Darlin, if I only had you near

I read the news in the papers everday

Hard times a comin and I guess they're here to stay

I ain't got money I've just got some bills to pay

I roll my cigarettes a little smaller everyday

It's been a long hard year

That wouldnt be so bad

Darlin, if I only had you near

If I had you near