The Soup Diner Blues

[Intro] [Verse] Well, I walked into a diner, past the neon glow Just a wanderin' soul, lookin’ for some warmth in the bowl Ordered myself some soup, just a quiet little meal But peace is hard to find when you’re livin’ on wheels [Verse 2] First came the sheriff, with a badge on his chest He said, “Son, got some questions ‘bout that old unpaid debt” I said, “Can’t you see, sir, I’m just tryin’ to eat” He tipped his hat and left, but the trouble’s on repeat [Chorus] Oh, the soup’s gettin’ cold, and my patience’s runnin’ thin I’m just tryin’ to have a meal, but the trouble’s marchin' in From the coppers to the taxmen, and my ex-wife shoutin' loud Just a traveler in the diner, lost in a hungry crowd [Lap steel solo] [Verse 3] Next came the IRS, with a clipboard in hand He said, “You owe us taxes from your roamin’ in the land” I said, “Buddy, can’t you see, I’m not a man of means” He scribbled down some numbers, then he let me be [Bridge] As I raised my spoon, thought I’d get my first bite In barged my ex-wife, with fire in her eyes She said, “I got papers that you need to sign” I put aside my spoon, ‘cause peace was hard to find [Chorus] Oh, the soup’s gettin’ cold, and my patience’s runnin’ thin I’m just tryin’ to have a meal, but the trouble’s marchin' in From the coppers to the taxmen, and my ex-wife shoutin' loud Just a traveler in the diner, lost in a hungry crowd