Shemekia Copeland - Born a Penny lyrics

You whispered me the secret to success But words mean nothing- money even less In the end who can judge if you win or you fail? My body may be weary, but my soul it ain't for sale (chorus) I was born a penny I ain't gonna be no dime Trying to change me is just wasting your time I'm holding on to this simple life of mine I was born a penny And I ain't gonna be no dime I admit- I don't always have control Of the ghost in my head and the spirits in my soul But when I see that looking-gla** sitting on the shelf It looks just fine to me and I wouldn't be nobody else (chorus) I know a penny ain't a lot But all I need I got I was born a penny And I ain't gonna be no dime So hold that tiara 'Cause I don't need to be queen Locked up in some castle never was my dream The fairytale you wrote wasn't all that fair I'd rather ride the highway with the wind blowing through my hair (chorus x2) I was born a penny And I ain't gonna be no dime