[Intro]
I got the hungries for your love
And I'm waiting in your welfare line

[Verse 1]
Well, I ain't got nothing but the shirt on my back
And an old two-button suit
I walked out on my job about a week ago
And now I'm sleeping in a telephone booth
But I'm gonna be the richest guy around
The day you say you're mine
I got the hungries for your love
And I'm waiting in your welfare line

[Verse 2]
When I first saw you, babe, you nearly made me wreck
My old '49 Cadillac
I knew at a glance that it was you for me
And I had to have your love by heck
I'm gonna follow you, baby, wherever you go
I got nothing to lose but my time
I got the hungries for your love
And I'm waiting in your welfare line

[Guitar Solo]
[Verse 3]
Well, you made me the top dog on your hill
And I was overjoyed
But it didn't take long 'til the thrill was gone
I joined the ranks of the unemployed
Now, I'm right back where that I started from
But that ain't gonna change my mind
I got the hungries for your love
And I'm waiting in your welfare line
Yes, I'm waiting in your welfare line