Rent, Groceries and Gasoline - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

I used to live the luxury life

A new house, three cars to drive

Steppin' over the credit line

I was payin' a heavy price

It seemed more was never enough

So I called my creditor up

Said «all I need is that cadillac car

I’m heading for a brand new start»

I was in way to deep

Straightened out my priorities

I’m a man of simple needs

Just rent, groceries, and gasoline

I got a trailer sturdy and cheap

Hot time, job work when I please

Goin' to mexico next week

Gotta feel that ocean breeze

I might settle down sometime

Right now, it ain’t on my mind

Got a pretty girl along for the ride

She’s the adventurous kind

I got everything I need

Straightend out my priorities

I’m a man of simple means

Just rent, groceries, and gasoline

Got a full tank and some food to go

Check the map and we’ll hit the road

In the flicker of the dashboard lights

I feel my life unwind

I got everything I need

Straightend out my priorities

I’m a man of simple means

Just rent, groceries, and gasoline

Rent, groceries, and gasoline

I need rent, groceries, and gasoline

Just give me rent, groceries, and gasoline

And I’m outta here!