Verse 1:
I don't have very lofty aspirations
Not trying to be the voice of my generation
Not looking for notoriety
The quiet life's alright by me
Just a modest man trying to improve my station

I think I can get there if I work hard
And I'm fortunate to have a bit of a head start
A cheap old house would be enough
I just need to keep it up
My pace is good but the journey is still far

Chorus:
I just want a cheap old house
That I bought with songs I wrote myself
It could be up north, or it could be down south
I could be on my own or with someone else

I just want a cheap old house
And to renovate, I might need some help
So I can tell myself, when I'm full of doubt
That my songs bought this house

Verse 2:
I'm not trying to pad some stranger's wallet
I'd rather acquire assets, or whatever you call it
I don't really care about money
Don't know much about the economy
Don't wanna pay rent, I'd rather pay monthly instalments

Chorus:
I just want a cheap old house
That I bought with songs I wrote myself
It could be up north, or it could be down south
I could be on my own or with someone else

I just want a cheap old house
And to renovate, I might need some help
So I can tell myself, when I'm full of doubt
That my songs bought this house

Bridge:
And I don't think I'm expecting too much
Having something to work towards is enough

And maybe one day
I'll save up enough to pay
Five, ten, or maybe twenty down

Chorus:
I just want a cheap old house
(Five, ten, or maybe twenty down)
That I bought with songs I wrote myself
It could be up north, or it could be down south
(Five, ten, or maybe twenty down)
I could be on my own or with someone else

I just want a cheap old house
(Etc.)
And to renovate, I might need some help
So I can tell myself, when I'm full of doubt
That my songs bought this house