Story Behind The Song

I was down at the petro express one day when an elderly lady was holding up the line to buy a powerball ticket. I thought good luck Grandma. I guess hope eternally springs.

Song Description

It's kind of a folksy bluegrass song in the key of D.It has a repeating chorus and a bridge with a pause in it. Kind of a foot stomper.

Lyrics

verse#1

Grandma's playing Powerball
down at the Petro Express
she drives a worn-out 81 Chrysler
and wears a worn-out cotton dress
she's humming a little tune
as if she may be deranged
and convinced some day soon
her lucks' gonna change

chorus

Grandma never won nothing
in her whole life
but who's to say where or when
lighting may strike
tomorrow you may be
in the lap of luxury
more than likely not
but you might

verse#2

she has varicose veins
rheumatoid pains
her hair up in a net
nothing to loose
but the poverty blues
and a social security check
200 million wouldn't harm her
she could move out
of that run down shack
and buy some body armor
for her grandson in Iraq

repeat chorus

bridge

tomorrow you'll be living
the life of Rhylee
servants at your becken and call
they'll be bowing
and smiling politely
granting your every wish and whim
all you need is the Powerball

verse#3

Grandma's playing Powerball
down at the petro express
one day she's gonna win it all
just like all the rest
so if your at the end
of your rope
and hanging on by a string
remember where there's life
there's hope
and hope eternally springs

repeat chorus

tomorrow you my be
in the lap of luxury
more than likely not
but you might