I used to stand on the corner when I was a child

And I would 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 someday, 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

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

(repeat and fade out)




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