I used to stand on a 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

Just spending my time, spinning 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 go on their way and they'd brighten mine

A sidewalk rehearsal for dreams that i held in my mind

I knew that someday in my own special i'd repay all their nickels and dimes



I recall the sidewalk each night as i stand on the stage

As i play my guitar and sing for the people who paid

Cause i finally 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

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 wrote this 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 a corner of time

You'll know that i wrote this 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 a corner of time

You'll know that i wrote this to repay your nickels and dimes