Nickels and Dimes
I used to stand
on the corner when I was a child
and I'd play my guitar
and sing as the people went by.
The sidewalks were crowded,
but I'd just sing louder
'cause I didn't mind
spending my time,
spending my rhymes
and singing for nickels and dimes.
Nickels and dimes,
a song at a time
for nickels and dimes.
I'd brighten their day
as they'd go on their way
and they'd brighten mine.
A sidewalk rehearsal
for dreams that I held in my mind,
I knew that some day,
in my own special way
I'd repay all their nickels and dimes.
I recall the sidewalks
each night as I stand on the stage
as I play my guitar
and sing for the people who pay.
'Cause finally I made it
to what they all call the Big Time,
but I still remember
I still owe some nickels and dimes.
Nickels and dimes,
a song at a time
for nickels and dimes.
I'd brighten their day
as they'd go on their way
and they'd brighten mine.
So, if you remember a child
on the corner of time,
you'll know that I promised
to repay your nickels and dimes.
Nickels and dimes,
a song at a time
for nickels and dimes,
a sidewalk rehearsal
for dreams that I held in my mind.
So, if you remember a child
on the corner of time,
you'll know that I promised
to repay your nickels and dimes.
