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Busted Lyrics by Tim O’Brien

Cornbread Nation

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Well, the bills are all due and the babies need shoes but I'm busted
And cotton is down to a quarter a pound and I'm busted
I've got a cow that went dry, I gotta hen that won't lay
A big stack of bills that's getting bigger each day
The county will haul my belongings away 'cause I'm busted

Well, I went to my brother to ask for a loan 'cause I'm busted
Oh, I hate to beg like a dog for a bone but I'm busted
Well, my brother says, "There's not a thing I can do
My wife and my kids, they are all down with the flu
And I was just thinking and just calling on you 'cause I'm busted"

Well now, I'm not thief but a man can do wrong when he's busted
And all the food that we put up last summer is gone and I'm busted
Well, the fields are all bare and the cotton won't grow
And me and my family, they gotta pack up and go
Where I'll make a livin' just where I don't know, I'm busted

I've got a cow that went dry and a hen that won't lay
A big stack of bills that's getting bigger each day
The county will haul, my belongings away 'cause I'm busted

About “Busted” by Tim O’Brien

Read the complete lyrics to "Busted" by Tim O’Brien from the album "Cornbread Nation". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

"Busted" is performed by Tim O’Brien. from the album "Cornbread Nation" This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Busted", explore more songs by Tim O’Brien using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Busted" is credited to Tim O’Brien. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Busted" appears on "Cornbread Nation".

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