That picture hangin' on the wall
Was painted by a friend
He gave it to me all down and out

When he owed me ten
Now it doesn't look like much I guess
But it's all that's left of him

And it sure is nice from right over here
When the light's a little dim


Step inside this house babe
I'll sing for you a song
I'll tell you 'bout where I've been

It shouldn't take too long
I'll show you all the things I own
My treasures you might say

Couldn't be more'n ten dollars worth
But they brighten up my day


Here's a book of poems I got
From a girl I used to know
I guess I read it front to back

Fifty times or so
It's all about the good life
And stayin' at ease with teh world

It's funny how I love that book
But I never loved that girl


Hold this piece of glass
Up to the light comin' through the door
It's a prism glass I found on the road

Can you see that little rainbow
Well it's not really a prism I guess
It just broke a funny way

I found it on my way from Texas
headed for L.A.