Mister Can You Spare A Dime Song Lyrics and Chords by Boxcar Willie
Mister Can You Spare A Dime
Recorded by Boxcar Willie
Written by Lloene S. Martin and Lorry G. Martin
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trains pull out
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always there on
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time
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lonely voice greets
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every
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Hey mister can you spare a
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dime
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people go
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some are not too
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kind
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They turn away when they
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hear him say
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Hey mister can you spare a
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When he walks the streets on
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cold tired feet
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head bending
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low
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tattered
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While the cold wind
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blows
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people look and
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they pretend
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they don't see th
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e hurt within
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And if they see they
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pay no mind
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Hey mister can you spare a
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dime
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where did he go
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probably
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l never know
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And when he's gone just
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a memory's behind
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Hey mister can you spare a
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Hey mister can you spare a
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dime
FAQ
Who sang the the song Mister Can You Spare A Dime?
- The song Mister Can You Spare A Dime was sang by Boxcar Willie.
Who is Boxcar Willie?
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