G#
In the brown shag carpet of a cheap motel
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In the dark and dusty corner by the TV shelf
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Is a small reminder of a simpler time
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When a crumpled up pair of trousers cost a brand new dime
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Well you ask me how I made it through and how my mint condition could belong to you
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When I'm on the ground I roll through town
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I'm a president you don't remember getting kicked around
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I'm a dime
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I'm fine
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And I shine I'm freshly minted
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I am determined not to be dented
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By a car or a plane or anything not yet invented
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I'm a dime
G#
I'm fine
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And I shine
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In the hiss and rumble of the freeway sounds
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As the afternoon commuters drive their cars around
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There's a ringle jingle near the underpass
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There's a sparkle near the fast food garbage and roadside trash
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I'm a dime
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I'm fine
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And I shine I'm freshly minted
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I'm silver-plated I'm underrated
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You won't even pick me up because I'm not enough for a local phone call
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C#
I'm a dime
G#
I'm fine
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And I shine
C#
I'm a dime
G#
I'm fine
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And I shine
C#
I'm a dime
G#
I'm fine
D#
And I shine
G# (to fade)