Everything’s Better Than Nothin’

Lyrics

Tried to walk the straight-line way Spoke in whispers, paid my dues Watched the dreamers drift away Held their shadows ’til they flew All my good intentions fade Like paint that’s been weathered If virtue’s just a losing trade Then fortune’s looking better

They say you gotta be good Do the work, spend the time I’ve been doin’ all I should But I still can’t find a dime

If being good ain’t good enough I’ll take my chance with luck- ’Cause being lucky is better… Everything’s better than nothin’

Saw a preacher count his coins While a beggar blessed the rain Traders toast their crooked gains And saints bear silent pain I’ve been waitin’ for a sign But the heavens just dismiss If grace won’t cross that line I’ll roll the dice and wish

They say you gotta be good Do the work, spend the time I’ve been doin’ all I should But I still can’t find a dime

If being good ain’t good enough I’ll take my chance with luck- ’Cause being lucky is better… Everything’s better than nothin’

So here’s to all the ones who tried And stumbled in the dust We built our dreams, swallowed our pride Still fate betrayed our trust If goodness buys no favor, friend Then I’ll just tempt the spin Let the wheel decide the end And see who cashes in

They say you gotta be good Do the work, spend the time I’ve been doin’ all I should But I still can’t find a dime

If being good ain’t good enough I’ll take my chance with luck- ’Cause being lucky is better… Everything’s better than nothin’

They say you gotta be good Do the work, spend the time I’ve been doin’ all I should But I still can’t find a dime

If being good ain’t good enough I’ll take my chance with luck- ’Cause being lucky is better… Everything’s better than nothin’

Everything’s better than nothin’ Everything’s better than nothin’ Everything’s better than nothin’ Everything’s better than nothin’