Aloe Blacc - I Need A Dollar (Live at Southpaw)

Aloe Blacc performing "I Need a Dollar" with The Grand Scheme at Southpaw in Brooklyn, New York.

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Lyrics

I need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need
Hey hey
Well I need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need
Hey hey
And I said I need dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need
And if I share with you my story would you share your dollar with me

Bad times are comin' and I reap what I don't sow
Hey hey
Well let me tell you somethin' all that glitters ain't gold
Hey hey
It's been a long old trouble long old troublesome road
And I'm looking for somebody come and help me carry this load

I need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need
Hey hey
Well I need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need
Well I don't know if I'm walking on solid ground
'Cause everything around me is falling down
And all I want is for someone to help me

I had a job but the boss man let me go
He said
I'm sorry but I won't be needing your help no more
I said
Please mister boss man I need this job more than you know
But he gave me my last paycheck and he sent me on out the door

Well I need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need
Hey hey
Said I need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need
Hey hey
And I need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need
And if I share with you my story would you share your dollar with me

Well I don't know if I'm walking on solid ground
'Cause everything around me is crumbling down
And all I want is for someone to help me

What in the world am I gonna to do tomorrow
Is there someone whose dollar that I can borrow
Who can help me take away my sorrow
Maybe it's inside the bottle
Maybe it's inside the bottle
Maybe it's inside the bottle

I had some good old buddy his names is whiskey and wine
Hey hey
And for my good old buddy I spent my last dime
Hey hey
My wine is good to me it helps me pass the time
And my good old buddy whiskey keeps me warmer than the sunshine

Your mom of mayhem just a child has got his own
Hey Hey
If god has plans for me I hope it ain't, written in stone
Hey Hey
Because I've been working working myself down to the bone
And I swear on grandpas grave I'll be paid when I come home

Well I need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need
Hey hey
Said need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need
Hey hey
Well I need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need hey hey
And if I share with you my story would you share your dollar with me

Come on share your dollar with me
Go ahead share your dollar with me
Come on share your dollar give me your dollar
Share your dollar with me
Come on share your dollar with me

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[emilydezius]

his songs have a such a jazz feel and i love it

[Bullet]

This song is amazing, it reflect the hard times young generations are going through now...ALOE BLACC you hit a chord with me :)

[christopherfox]

I RECORDED & MIXED THIS :-) It was such a pleasure working with you Mr Blacc

[elchingon]

I love the horn harmonies at 3:00!!!

[sportslegend]

does anyone else think that the drummer looks like zack de la rocha?

[dianaparker]

This is timeless and beyond amazing...

[ketzer]

perfect.
btw. real musicians, instruments and voices ... that's worth another dollar!

[vittoriafelicita]

Quest'uomo è una vera meraviglia! In tutti i sensi. Tanti complimenti!

[saezvirginia]

Great artist, great song! It reminds me the great music styles of Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, Janis Joplin, Amy Whinehouse, etc. Thank you!  :)

[ProShooter]

This was the top search when i searched what is southpaw... What the fuck. This song is beast

[Rahmspinat]

The song is like a drug, I'm totally high!!!

[MrJoutlaw]

This is my song, It's the theme song for HBO's Made in America

[Pazaluz]

Great song. But he doesn't look like he needs a dollar..

[donahue]

His name is Aloe Blacc, and he's here to save music.


Although, first time I heard this I thought it was an old Bill Withers song, real talk.

[eagle]

Aloe, you're an amazing artist and I can't wait until you roll through my neck of the woods.  I'll definitely share my dollar with you and a drink of some of that whisky you're singing about as well!

[standingupforjustice]

THIS song rite here could be the USA's common folk anthem!
I stand w/ #NYC #Buskers

[nlpx]

only 150k klicks... those live vids are totally underated...
his performance is genius

[CROW_DOG]

Hilarious!!!
It's too fast. A better drummer, a better drummer is what you need.
Glad you got the guitar & chicks - thanks for listening my good advise.
But make better use of them huh! One day you'll get it right - keep trying.
But make the songs not so simple - less repetition is what you need. It bugged me why I hate this song and now I know why...It's just too simple and gets you to make up better things to say instead of Dollar. Hearing that word so much is dangerous and should be banned!!

[Yetithong]

@macman8680 well i like it and im sure the thousands if not millions of people who like it also enjoy it as much as me .. if this was played in a club it would be happy days!!! take your trolling els where go bug lady ga ga or justin biber

[restlesstraveler]

Great song! Catchy! I just heard you sing live on ARD right after EUROVISION, and I was really surprised to hear that kind of voice and singing come at 00.30 from TV. I love soul and jazz and regrettably do not hear so much of it living here in Germany now. GOOD LUCK!