Can't Keep a Good Rat Down

from Another Lonely Road by Rob Jonas

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Got laid off from my job
Knew they wouldn't keep no working slob
As for women, ain't gone none
What I wouldn't give to have just one
So when you see me smile, you know
Can't keep a good rat down

My place is just a hole in the ground
Only come out when you ain't around
Had to fight for what I own
It ain't much, but it's my home
So when you see me smile, you know
Can't keep a good rat down

And when the sun don't shine for days
Forgive me if I rant and rave
Through the winter cold and snow
Just trying to save my soul

Been through hell and back again
Lived my life, sinned my sins
Got absolution, an easy mind
Now I know it's my time
So when you see me smile, you know
Can't keep a good rat down

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from Another Lonely Road, released May 15, 2011
Rob Jonas: vocals/guitar
JV Abbey: lead guitar/gang vocals
Mike Guzzo: bass/gang vocals
Mark Adamo: drums

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