I Need a Dollar

This song is used as the theme to HBO's television series How to Make it in America. American R'n'B newcomer Aloe Blacc's debut single 'I Need A Dollar' made its way to No.3 in the UK chart in late May 2011. Born to Panamanian parents, the Orange County, California native is on a mission to promote “positive social change” through his music.

[Chorus] I need a dollar, dollar Dollar, that's what I need (Hey, hey) Well, I need a dollar, dollar Dollar, that's what I need (Hey, hey) Said I need a dollar, dollar Dollar, that's what I need And if I share with you my story would you share your dollar with me? [Verse 1] Bad times are coming and I reap what I done sowed (Hey, hey) Well, let me tell you something, 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 [Chorus] I need a dollar, dollar Dollar, that's what I need (Hey, hey) Well, I need a dollar, dollar Dollar, that's what I need [Break] 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 [Verse 2] 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 [Chorus] Well, I need a dollar, dollar Dollar, that's what I need (Hey, hey) Said I need a dollar, dollar Dollar, that's what I need (Hey, hey) And I need dollar, dollar Dollar, that's what I need And if I share with you my story would you share your dollar with me? [Break] 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 [Bridge] What in the world am I gonna do tomorrow? Is there someone with a dollar I could borrow? Who can help me take away my sorrow? Maybe it's inside the bottle (Maybe it's inside the bottle) [Verse 3] I had some good old buddies, names is Whiskey and Wine (Hey, hey) And for my good old buddies I spent my last dime (Hey, hey) Now Wine is good to me, he help me pass the time And my good old buddy Whiskey keep me warmer than sunshine (Hey, hey) Your mama may have blessed the child that's 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 Grandpa's grave I'll be paid when I come home (Hey, hey) [Chorus] Well, I need a dollar, dollar Dollar, that's what I need (Hey, hey) Said I need a dollar, dollar Dollar, that's what I need (Hey, hey) Well, I need dollar, dollar Dollar, that's what I need And if I share with you my story would you share your dollar with me? (C'mon share your dollar with me Go 'head, share your dollar with me C'mon share your dollar, gimme your dollar Share your dollar with me C'mon share your dollar with me)