Story Behind The Song
The singer is reflecting on his life, acknowledges that he has had troubles, but is thankful for his current success and past successes.
Song Description
The story of both troubles, successes, and eventual contentment.
| Song Length |
1:49 |
Genre |
Country - Honky Tonk, Country - Traditional |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Gracious, Content |
Subject |
Life, Celebration |
| Similar Artists |
Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1950 - 1959 |
| |
Lyrics
Havin' it All Chuck Hughes ASCAP
I got a whole lotta trouble from the money I got
I got a whole lotta trouble from the money I got
I got a whole lotta money but I ain't got time
To spend a damn dime of this money of mine
Had a whole lot o' nothin' when I had a lot o' time
Had a whole lot o' nothin' when I had a lot o' time
Whole lot o' nothin' till I got some money
Had so many friends that it wasn't even funny
I had a lot of action when I had some friends
I had a lot of action when I had some friends
I had some friends but they wouldn't post bail
So I finally found time in the county jail
If you try I bet you can guess
What's the little secret of my success
Don't pity me I've done fine
Havin' it all one thing at a time
Spendin' my time in the county jail
Spendin' my time in the county jail
Ain't much fun swingin' this shovel
But I ain't got time to start no trouble