Nickels and Dimes lyrics

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.