I need a dollar, dollar, a dollar is what I need
Well I need a dollar, dollar, a dollar is what I need
I need a dollar, dollar, a dollar is what I need
If I share with you my story would you share your dollar with me?

Bad times are coming and I reap what I don't sow
Well let me tell you somethin' all that glitters ain't gold
It's been a long old trouble long old troublesome road
And I'm looking for somebody come and help me carry this load

I need a dollar, dollar, a dollar is what I need
Well I need a dollar, dollar, a dollar is what I need

Well I don't know if I'm walking on solid ground
'Cause everything around me is falling down
And all I want is for someone to help me

I had a job but the boss man let me go
He said I'm sorry but I won't be needing your help no more
I said, please mister boss man I need this job more than you know
But he gave me my last paycheck and he sent me on out the door

I need a dollar, dollar, a dollar is what I need
I need a dollar, dollar, a dollar is what I need
I need a dollar, dollar, a dollar is what I need
If I share with you my story would you share your dollar with me?
What in the world am I gonna do tomorrow?
Is there someone whose dollar I can borrow?
Who can help me take away my sorrow?
Maybe it's inside the bottle, maybe it's inside the bottle

I need a dollar, dollar, a dollar is what I need
Well I need a dollar, dollar, a dollar is what I need
I need a dollar, dollar, a dollar is what I need
If I share with you my story would you share your dollar with me?
Would you share your dollar with me?