Down Payment Blues
AC/DC · Powerage
I know that it's got to be
I know I ain't doing much
Doing nothing means a lot to me
Living on a shoe string
A fifty cent millionaire
Open to charity
Rock 'n' roller welfare
Sitting in my Cadillac
Listening to my radio
Suzy baby get on in
Tell me where she want to go
I'm living in a nightmare
She's looking like a wet dream
I got myself a Cadillac
But I can't afford the gasoline
CHORUS:
I've got holes in my shoes
And I'm way overdue
Down payment blues
Get myself a steady job
Some responsibility
Can't even feed my cat
On social security
Hiding from the rent man
Oh it makes me want to cry
Sheriff knocking on my door
Ain't it funny how the time flies
Sitting on my sailing boat
Sipping off my champaign
Suzy baby all at sea [Suzy baby you're obscene]
Say she want to come again
Feeling like a paper cup
[Floating | Blowing] down a storm drain
Got myself a sailing boat
But I can't afford the gasoline [...afford a drop of rain]
CHORUS
Down Payment Blues
AC/DC's "Down Payment Blues" stands as a quintessential example of the band's hard rock prowess, delivered with the signature aggression and melodic clarity that defined their 1980s era. Recorded for the album Powerage, the track showcases the band's ability to blend driving rhythms with soaring vocals, creating a sonic landscape that became a staple of their live performances and studio recordings. As a key component of their discography, the song reflects the band's commitment to high-energy rock anthems that resonated globally. Its inclusion on Powerage highlights the group's continued evolution while maintaining the raw power that made them icons of the genre. The recording serves as a testament to their influence on hard rock, capturing the essence of their catalog with unapologetic intensity.