Sacramento Lyrics

[Verse 1]

Sacramento's half the city

Since you took that job two states away

I count the days as I wait these tables

Trying to save the fare to come and stay



[Chorus]

And the smiles on the outside

Couldn't be further from the truth if I tried

It's a fight just to survive

Working two jobs to keep the meter alive



[Verse 2]

Old Mr Lindon passed on his warmest regards

From the window seat

Since his good wife took leave of this life

He ain't half the man he used to be



[Chorus]

And the smiles on the outside

Couldn't be further from the truth if he tried

And the stars up in the skies

May as well burn out if you ain't by my side



Oh Mary Ann, Mary Ann, wait for me

One day I will be your King

And you will be my Queen



[Verse 3]

Remember Joe, well they let him go

Down at the sawmill on the edge of town

They say that pride can cost a man his life

Well Joe's taken to drinking now



[Chorus]

And the smiles on the outside

Couldn't be further from the truth if they tried

It's a fight just to survive

Working two jobs to keep the meter alive



Oh Mary Ann, Mary Ann, wait for me

One day I will be your King

And you will be my Queen



[Verse 4]

The orange groves that line these roads

Ain't gonna' offer me no sympathy

The kids have grown and they miss you so

While you've been out there making history



[Chorus]

And the smiles on the outside

Couldn't be further from the truth if we tried

It's a fight just to survive

Working two jobs to keep the meter alive



Oh Mary Ann, Mary Ann, wait for me

One day I will be your King

And you will be my Queen