What's a Simple Man to Do

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Steve Earle

Steve Earle ( /ˈɜrl/; born Stephen Fain Earle on January 17, 1955) is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, author and actor. Earle grew up near San Antonio, Texas, and began learning the guitar at age 11. more »

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2006

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Dear Graciela, I'm writin' this letter 
Deep in the night and I'm all alone 
It's nearly breakin' my heart to tell you 
I'm so far away from home 
I know I said I'd never cross the border 
I know I promised to return to you 
But I lost my job in the maquiladora 
What's a simple man to do? 

I met a man in Tijuana 
Said he had a job for me to do 
Standin' on a corner in San Diego 
With a pocketful of red balloons 
All I wanted was a little money 
All I needed was a week or two 
I never even saw the police comin' 
What's a simple man to do? 

Tell my mamma that I said I'm sorry 
I know she didn't bring me up this way 
Ask if she could light a candle for me 
Pray that I'll come home someday 
Oh Graciela, won't you please forgive me 
I never meant to bring this shame to you 
I lost my job in the maquiladora 
What's a simple man to do?

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