I know the rent is in arrears, the dog has not been fed in years

[rug]

It's even worse than it appears, but it's alright

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmT6udys8Tc

Draw the curtains I don't care, but it's alright
I will get by, I will get by, I will get by, I will survive.

I see you've got your list out, say your piece and get out

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I don't know why I've been thinking of this song lately.

[FreakinDJ]

1. Thanks - I needed that

[7wo7rees]

2. That line alone merits a kick.

Touch of Grey signaled the end of MTV showing videos.
I thought it would be Metallica's "One" because they had gone gold on every album with no airplay on radio or TV. Never made a video.

No, it was the Dead doing a video that signaled that the well had been drained. After that, Real World ruled.

Nothing bad about the Dead, just the insidious nature of pimping music using TeeVee.

Meanwhile, someone should throw that dog a steak. Music lives on, and MTV can go to hell.

[laruemtt]

3. got it on my ipod and

makes me smile every time i hear it. Sure fits, doesn't it.

[lapfog_1]

4. here's another...

"How you doin' bert?
"Well, not so good Charlie.
My back's gone out and I cut my finger kinda gnarly.
The job's the same and so's the boss.
He's still a big ass and my wallet got lost.
My wife's sick in bed she says she'll never get well
and all these kids today have gone to hell
and all that government paperwork caught up with me,
had to hire a bean counter for an outrageous fee.
And I don't know if the chicken or the egg is to blame,
but all things considered, I guess I can't complain..."
"Cheer up," Charlie said, "things could be worse."
"Well, yeah, I know, but did I tell you that my landlord's a cop, my neighbor's insane,
but all things considered, I guess I can't complain..."
CHORUS
Out on the water
Where the sailing men all go
The water's high while all the fish swim low

"You know what Bert," Charlie said, "you got the wrong attitude.
Sometimes life's a big game and the paths you can choose.
Things may go wrong, but ya gotta stand tall."

"Well I know," Bert said, "but well...that ain't all.
My hair's falling out, the roof leaks when it rains,
but all things considered, I guess I can't complain..."

CHORUS

"You know what Bert," Charlie said, "you're a real loser, so I'll see you
next week if you live 'til then."

And a Bert walked out on the sidewalk, ten floors up, two men lost control of a hoist at just the right time,
and a big Steinway grand flattened Bert like a dime.
And as a crowd gathered 'round and asked, what was his name?
and could it be the chicken or the egg to blame/
Well, the only thing heard was that all things considered, he really couldn't complain.

So if you're a loser in life and your gun's out of ammo,
just remember this story about Bert and the piano.
Cause if you can't string the bow and you're clean out of resin,
someone may have planned for you a music lesson.
So keep your eyes to the sky, it could be a brand name,
and remember all things considered, you really can't complain....

[tularetom]

5. Good song even though it was the final sellout by the Dead

I think it was the only commercial successful single the band ever released.

[CountAllVotes]

6. #1 in Turlock, California

What a long strange trip its been!




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pafY6sZt0FE

[Zorra]

7. Aww...Jerry.

I'm gettin' old.

Thanks...Robert Hunter lyrics...always somehow relevant.

[alcibiades_mystery]

8. I'll add it to the Default Party Playlist

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