This is excellent - a solid sound, with an excellent selections of BIAB elements. Your vocal & guitar make it happen though.
On a purely personal taste bias I'd have rather-ed you sing rather than speak the line "I guess it’s true my life’s the sum" as the delivery on that line seems at odds with the rest and adds a little country corn.
Mate, this could climb any chart that played songs with melody, character and a message.

Cheers
rayc
"What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe