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Song Parodies -> "Life on Hire"

Original Song Title:

"Ring of Fire"

 (MP3)
Original Performer:

Johnny Cash

Parody Song Title:

"Life on Hire"

Parody Written by:

Rocky Mak

The Lyrics

Hire Purchase isn't always the best thing, especially when you're starting out working.
Cash is a touchy thing
And it stops some people think
Cash makes me a liar
I fell into the life of hire

I am now
So in debt
The bank grew tired

Interests all went down
But my problem got more dire
Though I earn, earn, earn
Can't clear the hire
A life on hire

I am now
So in debt
The bank grew tired

Interests all went down
But my problem got more dire
Though I earn, earn,earn
Can't clear the hire
A life on hire

[Years later]
I bought a lounging suite
Full cash, no hire for me
I can buy it, so beguiled
Though it is out-of-style

I am now
Out of debt
But I am tired

Prices all went down
More things are out for hire

Though I earn, earn, earn
Till I retire
A life on hire

I am now
Out of debt
But I am tired

Prices all went down
More things are out for hire

Though I earn, earn, earn
Till I retire
A life on hire

Though I earn, earn, earn
Till I retire
A life on hire

A life on hire

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