(Verse 1)
I was a nickel in a jukebox, spinnin’ the same old song
Barstool promises, right where I belonged
Pocket full of sorry, loose as a wish in the wind
But I got tired of losin’ every good thing I had again
(Pre-Chorus)
You can’t buy respect with a roll of dimes
Takes more than talk to make it right this time
(Chorus)
I was chump change,no sense in my jar
Now I’m cashin’ in my pride, gonna raise that bar
No more fool’s gold, no more playin’ the fool
Turnin’ small-time habits into big-time truth
You can bet your last dollar, I’m a stand up dude
Ain’t no chump change left in these boots
(Verse 2)
I was a penny for your thoughts, never worth much more
Tossed in the well, always wishin’ for more
But you showed me silver in the way you believed
Now I’m countin’ my blessings, not the cards up my sleeve
(Pre-Chorus)
You can’t buy love with a pocket of lies,
But I’m payin’ you back with a brand new life.
(Chorus)
I was chump change, no sense in my jar,
Now I’m cashin’ in my pride, gonna raise that bar.
No more fool’s gold, no more playin’ the fool,
Turnin’ small-time habits into big-time truth.
You can bet your last dollar, I’m a stand up dude
Ain’t no chump change left in these boots.
(Bridge)
I traded my old ways for a shot at the real,
Now I’m earning your trust, and that’s a hell of a deal.
(Chorus)
I was chump change, no sense in my jar,
Now I’m cashin’ in my pride, gonna raise that bar.
No more fool’s gold, no more playin’ the fool,
Turnin’ small-time habits into big-time truth.
You can bet your last dollar, I’m a stand up dude
Ain’t no chump change left in these boots.
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