Dolly Parton — Nickels and Dimes

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 because I didn't mind 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 I recall the sidewalk each night as I stand on the stage As I play my guitar and sing for the people who paid Because 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 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 the corner of time You'll know that I wrote this to repay your nickels and dimes