I Just Can't Seem to Get Ahead

Working a job that I can't stand For less than I'm worth, but all that I can command Boss looking for a volunteer to stay on late tonight I can't wait to leave, but I need the overtime I take every shift I can cuz I'm in deep Been falling behind since the Chevrolet went dead I built her back up myself, but parts ain't cheap I just can't seem to get ahead They say if you work hard, there's some ladder you'll climb But I'm not convinced there's any ladder to find Burying my dreams, drowning in debt I just can't seem to get ahead I don't desire any fancy things Riches and wealth and the bitterness they breed But it'd be nice to take my baby out to dinner now and then Or buy her some roses just for no reason When I get home from work she'll be asleep in bed Ten years older than the day we were wed Things didn't turn out how I promised they would be Oh I just can't seem to get ahead They say if you work hard, there's some ladder you'll climb But I'm not convinced there's any ladder to find Burying my dreams, drowning in debt I just can't seem to get ahead I just can't seem to get ahead