Hard Knocks And Long Shots
Brenda's got a job as an all night truckstop waitress
She's saving her tips but not for a rainy day
She's holding to a dream though she's seen a lot of dreams shattered
She ain't giving up she's giving it all it takes
(Chorus)
She's took some hard knocks and long shots
That never paid
And she might not hit the jackpot
But Brenda ain't afraid to play
Brenda's always dreamed of being at the Grand Ole Opry
Standing in the circle singing out her heart and soul
She's never been the kind to ever find the cup half empty
She's packing up her Chevy, Brenda's gettin' ready to go
(Chorus)
She's took some hard knocks and long shots
That never paid
And she might not hit the jackpot
But Brenda ain't afraid to play
Down at her bank they’re rollin' up dimes and quarters
It's a big step Brenda but at least you'll know you tried
At the trucksop they put up a sign in the window
"Waitress Wanted - Please Inquire Inside"
(Chorus)
She's took some hard knocks and long shots
That never paid
And she might not hit the jackpot
But Brenda ain't afraid to play
She's took some hard knocks and long shots
That never paid
And she might not hit the jackpot
But Brenda ain't afraid to play
Lonnie C. Ratliff & Shawn Camp
