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Nickels And Dimes

This version of Nickels And Dimes was released by Dolly Parton in 1978.

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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

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The lyrics to Nickels And Dimes are the words, verses and chorus for the song released by Dolly Parton in 1978. Elements of the lyrics to Nickels And Dimes are both direct in meaning and also metaphorical with the real meanings of the song only known by Dolly Parton and any collaborating writers working on the lyrics for Nickels And Dimes back when it was created.

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