Story Behind The Song
I used to have a friend who loved to bet on the horses. He had a large diamond ring. You could always tell how well he was doing by whether or not he was wearing that ring. If he had it on, he was winning and if he didn't, it was in the pawn shop until he was flush enough to get it back.
Song Description
A gambler's lament.
| Song Length |
3:43 |
Genre |
Country - Traditional |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Passive |
Subject |
Gambling |
| Language |
English |
Era |
1960 - 1969 |
Lyrics
TWO DOLLAR TRAIL
Chorus:
I'm walking down that TWO DOLLAR TRAIL
One bet away from riches or a good long stretch in jail
The ponies are in my blood and at home my name is mud
From walking down that TWO DOLLAR TRAIL
Verse 1:
I used to own a diamond ring and a shiny Cadillac
A big house out in suburbia with a swimming pool out back
Now I have to walk to work from a cold water flat
All because of that TWO DOLLAR TRAIL
Chorus: Repeat
Verse 2:
If you see me on the street, try hard not to laugh
I know that I am responsible for exactly where I'm at
Every time I swear that I am never going back
Walking down that TWO DOLLAR TRAIL
Chorus: Repeat