My wife and I subscribe to the philosophy of financial advisor Dave Ramsey. We agree that financial stress is one of the leading causes in marital strife and we work hard to be responsible for every dollar that comes into our household. Dave's teachings aren't always what we like to hear but deep down we have to agree with him. Live beneath your means, save until you can pay with cash and prepare for your children's future.
One day while pondering these concepts it dawned on me that despite being one of the most popular radio shows in America, Dave didn't have his own theme song. So, being the songwriter that I am, I wrote one.
It is titled after an oft used phrase on the Dave Ramsey show. When advising a caller to cut their lifestyle to the bare minimum in order to fight their way out of debt, Dave will inform them it is time to convert to a rice and beans, beans and rice menu. It is a very powerful analogy and communicates the extremes one must go to in order to realize financial freedom. That's all I needed to get started. So here is my song "Rice and Beans (Beans and Rice)."
I hope you enjoy it!
BEANS AND RICE (RICE AND BEANS) Copyright Scott Dawson Songs 2008
Fannie Mae, GMAC and MasterCard
Had control of me
I was sinking, sinking in a river of debt
When a friend
Shared with me
A radio personality
With a message
That I wouldn't soon forget
Act your wage, budget the till
Name every dollar bill
Sell the Rolex, the speedboat and SUV's
The only time you shall haunt
Your neighborhood restaurant
Will be working
As a server for Applebee's
So I'm squeezing every dime
No fish, no beef, no pork
Now when dinnertime rolls around
I don't even need a fork
Rice and beans
Beans and rice
Keeps me fed for a modest price
I'm adjusting
To living on beans and rice
I got pintos, kidneys, limas too
With a can of spam I got
Poor man's stew
Thanks Dave Ramsey
For teaching me beans and rice
Rice and beans
Beans and rice
Cayenne pepper and a onion slice
Mighty tasty
I'm cooking up beans and rice
I got long grain, short grain
Wild and brown
This recipe is spreading all over town
I'm making progress
By living on beans and rice
Someday soon
You'll hear me
On the air screaming "I'm debt free"
But until then
I'm living on beans and rice
A fresh collection of sophisticated original country music of life, love, family and faith akin to Paul Overstreet. This album will have you reaching for the 'repeat all' button on your remote
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"Marry Me or Bury Me"
"I'll Fly"
"Lady Angel"
"Richest Daddy in the World"
"Oh My Darling"
"Country Girl"
"10 Free and Easy"
My wife and I subscribe to the philosophy of financial advisor Dave Ramsey. We agree that financial stress is one of the leading causes in marital strife and we work hard to be responsible for every dollar that comes into our household. Dave's teachings aren't always what we like to hear but deep down we have to agree with him. Live beneath your means, save until you can pay with cash and prepare for your children's future.
Act your wage, budget the till
