Ray Parenteau songs
When I started this song, the line about Regis Philbin was actually Ed McMahon. (Hey - some things take time, you know - LOL).
Not sure if this is the right category but I always had it pegged as country. Hope you enjoy it - thanks for listening.
Keeping Up with the Joneses
By Ray Parenteau
Copyright 2002 Ray Parenteau
I got one job for the groceries, another one for the rent
I can't save a dollar, my paycheck's always spent
Thought about a third job, just be a waste of time
'Cause when I'm through with all the tax I'm left with one thin dime
CHORUS
But I'm keeping up with the Joneses, it's the all-American way
Mortgaged to the eyeballs, all kinds of bills to pay
Keeping up with the Joneses, I'm following their route
Only problem is that Jones is going down the chute
Got financial insecurity, my cash flow is a drip
Bills just keep on growing, can't seem to get a grip
My bottom line is dropping, but it's easy just to sign
My dreams are built with plastic cards and a giant credit line
CHORUS
BRIDGE
Well that dotcom I was playing is now a burned out bore
I bought it at a hundred something, now it's down to four (cents)
They say it gets better, but I don't really care
I'm waiting for Regis Philbin to make me a millionaire
Make me a millionaire
So I'll just keep on slaving, to try and make ends meet
That Beemer I've been craving would make my life complete
Some say it's not worth it, and what they say is true
But I don't really give a hoot, I want to be a Joneses too
CHORUS
Not sure if this is the right category but I always had it pegged as country. Hope you enjoy it - thanks for listening.
Keeping Up with the Joneses
By Ray Parenteau
Copyright 2002 Ray Parenteau
I got one job for the groceries, another one for the rent
I can't save a dollar, my paycheck's always spent
Thought about a third job, just be a waste of time
'Cause when I'm through with all the tax I'm left with one thin dime
CHORUS
But I'm keeping up with the Joneses, it's the all-American way
Mortgaged to the eyeballs, all kinds of bills to pay
Keeping up with the Joneses, I'm following their route
Only problem is that Jones is going down the chute
Got financial insecurity, my cash flow is a drip
Bills just keep on growing, can't seem to get a grip
My bottom line is dropping, but it's easy just to sign
My dreams are built with plastic cards and a giant credit line
CHORUS
BRIDGE
Well that dotcom I was playing is now a burned out bore
I bought it at a hundred something, now it's down to four (cents)
They say it gets better, but I don't really care
I'm waiting for Regis Philbin to make me a millionaire
Make me a millionaire
So I'll just keep on slaving, to try and make ends meet
That Beemer I've been craving would make my life complete
Some say it's not worth it, and what they say is true
But I don't really give a hoot, I want to be a Joneses too
CHORUS
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