My parents married here in Reno

Then I was born, and it seemed downhill from there

We never had our share of luck, and it wasn't fair

Ooooo

But then, a week ago last Thursday

I drove for hours and I never hit one red light

I ate a day-old tuna sandwich and felt alright

Luck was mine



Now I'm one of the lucky

Fortune has a special smile for me

That's the day that my life changed

Ohhhh



As a kid I was unhappy

For Sunday dinner we had beets and collard greens

I had to share a room until I was in my teens

Ooooo

But then, a week ago last Thursday

I took a shower and the water came out hot

When I was late for work I found a parking spot

Right in front



Now I'm one of the lucky

Fortune has a special smile for me

That's the day that my life changed

Ohhhh



I'd say I've known my share of women

They all were friends, it was just a platonic thing

I don't need friends, what I need is a fling

Ooooo

But then, a week ago last Thursday

I got a call from the girl who lives next door

And now I have those golden memories of waves crashing on the shore

Ahhhh!



Now I'm one of the lucky

Fortune has a special smile for me

That's the day that my life changed

Ohhhh

Ohhhh

Ohhhh