Well, I get up every morning
Thinkin' today might be the day
When my landlord stops a'calling,
And my luck's about to change
And all these bills that ain't been paid I can forget. (Those I can forget)
It ain't happened yet.

I keep filling out the papers,
I keep waiting by the phone
When Ed McMan comes a'knocking,
I'll be sure to be at home
It'll be like Christmas in July when I cash the check (when I cash the check)
It ain't happened yet.

But I'm feelin' optimistic,
I packed my bags and got my ticket
For when my ship comes rollin' in,
I guess I'll be alright 'till then.

I been standin' at the station,
Even got on my Sunday best
And I got my reservation,
Waiting on the good life express
And I can't wait to get out from under all this debt
It ain't happened yet.

You say that love is trancendental
And that money just can't buy
That my problem's purely mental,
And that true love will survive
Well excuse me while I place another bet
It ain't happened yet.

But I'm feelin' optimistic,
I packed my bags and got my ticket
For when my ship comes rolling in,
I guess I'll be alright 'till then.

It ain't happened yet.
I'm gonna' pay my rent with my guitar.
I want y'all to check this out.

That's why I'm moving to the East Side
Looking for a free ride
On that good life, Good life express.

That's why you know that I been waiting on the good life, good life express
Waiting on the good life, good life express
I'm gonna' find the good life if it's the last thing I do.

It ain't happened...no.