On Down The Line Song Lyrics and Chords by Patty Loveless
On Down The Line
Recorded by Patty Loveless
Written by Kostas Lazarides
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Tryin' to make a livin' that's the bottom line
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ain't easy trying to stretch a nickel into a
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Sweatin' for the dollar workin' for the man
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Half goes to the landlord Lord and half to Uncle
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I can't
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get no consolation I don't get no paid vacation
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get no satisfaction and my tractor don't get no traction
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doin' the best I can just tryin' to make a stand
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Laughing and crying
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living and dyin' on down the
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I'll leave my soul to Jesus I give my heart to you
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you want the rest of me well darlin' you can have that
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Only love can save me so darlin' don't delay
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I don't get your lovin' soon I swear I'm gonna die
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today
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If I were a rich girl it wouldn't be the same
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I'd buy me a Cadillac and then I'd change my
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A poor girl's dream inside me and you by my side
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We drive into the sunset ride sweet baby
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ride
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on down the
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on down the
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FAQ
Who sang the the song On Down The Line?
- The song On Down The Line was sang by Patty Loveless.
Who is Patty Loveless?
- Patricia Lee Ramey (born January 4, 1957), known professionally as Patty Loveless, is an American country music singer. Since emerging on the country music scene in late 1986 with her first (self-titled) album, Loveless has been one of the most popular female singers of neotraditional country. She also recorded albums in the country pop and bluegrass genres. Loveless was born in Pikeville, Kentucky, and raised in Elkhorn City, Kentucky, and Louisville, Kentucky. She rose to stardom thanks to her blend of honky tonk and country-rock and a plaintive, emotional ballad style that she learned from her brother Jeff. Throughout her career, Loveless has sold 15 million albums worldwide.
Loveless has charted more than 40 songs on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, including five number ones: "Timber, I'm Falling in Love", "Chains", "Blame It on Your Heart", "You Can Feel Bad", and "Lonely Too Long". She has also released 16 studio albums in the United States, four of these albums have been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and two have been certified gold. She has been a member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1988.
Loveless was married to Terry Lovelace, from whom she derived her professional name, from 1976 to 1986. She has been married to record producer Emory Gordy Jr. since 1989.
