With an aching back Blood, tears, and sweat Blue collar dreams Keep me in debt Can't tell you why I don't leave this old One horse town behind My good intentions withered on the vine I can't save a dime I try to walk that straight and narrow line Oh I need a small vacation But I ain't got 'nuff time Bright and early I'll be back to the grind With an aching back Blood, tears, and sweat Blue collar dreams Keep me in debt Can't tell you why I don't leave this old One horse town behind My good intentions withered on the vine Paycheck to paycheck Ain't the way things outta be Hard times they seem to never end Yesterday the groceries Today I'll pay the rent By Friday all my money will be spent With an aching back Blood, tears, and sweat Blue collar dreams Keep me in debt Can't tell you why I don't leave this old One horse town behind My good intentions withered on the vine With an aching back Blood, tears, and sweat Blue collar dreams Keep me in debt Can't tell you why I don't leave this old One horse town behind My good intentions withered on the vine I'll kick the can a little further down the line My good intentions withered on the vine