Got in a little trouble down at the county seat
Yeah they put me in the jailhouse, for living on the street
When the judge heard the verdict, I was a guilty man
Said forty-five dollars, or thirty days in the can
Said that'll be cash on the barrelhead, son
You can make a choice if you're twenty-one
No money down, no credit plan
No time to chase you, cause I'm a busy man
Thirty days in the jailhouse, four days on the road
I was feeling mighty hungry, my feet a heavy load
Saw Greyhound coming, took out my thumb
Just got to my seat, driver caught my arm
Said that'll be cash on the barrelhead, son
This old Grey dog gets paid to run
When the engine stops, then the wheels won't go
Give me cash on the barrelhead, or take it down the road
Said that'll be cash on the barrelhead, son
You can make a choice if you're twenty-one
No money down, no credit plan
No time to chase you, cause I'm a busy man