Nickels and Dimes

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 way
 I'd repay all their nickels and dimes
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 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