Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

from Blue Turning Grey by The New Orleans Jazz Vipers

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lyrics

They used to tell me I was building a dream
And so I went with the mob
When there was roads to build or guns to bear
I was always there, right on the job

They used to tell me I was building a dream
With peace and glory ahead
Why should I be standing in line
Just waiting for bread?

Once I built a railroad, I made it run
Made it race against time
Once I built a railroad, now it's done
Brother, can you spare a dime?

Once I built a tower to the sun
Made of brick and rivet and lime
Once I built a tower, now it's done
Brother, can you spare a dime?

Once in khaki suits, gee, we looked swell
Full of that Yankee Doodly Dum
Half a million boots went slogging through Hell
And I was the one with the drum

Say, don't you remember?
They called me 'Joe' It was 'Joe' all the time
Say don't you remember? I'm your bro
Brother, can you spare a dime?

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from Blue Turning Grey, released March 13, 2013
Harburg, Gorney - 1931

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The New Orleans Jazz Vipers New Orleans, Louisiana

For over eighteen years the New Orleans Jazz Vipers have been a favorite of swing dancers the world over. They are an Early Swing band with hard-driving acoustic rhythm, spirited New Orleans horns, and a punk sensibility. The Vipers' unique sound comes from the absence of the drum kit; the tenacious rhythm is driven soundly by the guitar and upright bass. ... more

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