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There's a feeling way down in my bones
When I know I’ve stayed much too long
And I see the questions in her eyes
Never was much good with goodbyes
But on a cold, rainy night I'll remember
And I know I'll wish I had stayed
Drifter
One ole dollar bill won’t get a lot
Tighten up your belt another notch
But you know the times are kind of hard
When it comes down to pawning your guitar
But something's bound to come along tomorrow
It don't take much to get you by
Drifter
Drifter
You tried your hand in them cotton fields down south
You finally get your pay and head on out
And that night you lose it all on a queen of spadеs
But it ain't win or lose-it's how you play
But there's a bluе northern coming on again
And that old denim coat is mighty thin
Where you gonna spend the winter
Drifter
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Tony Joe White

Tony Joe White

About “Drifter” by Tony Joe White

Read the complete lyrics to "Drifter" by Tony Joe White from the album "The Beginning". 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 Country.

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"Drifter" is credited to Tony Joe White. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Drifter" appears on "The Beginning".

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