C#
In the brown shag carpet of a cheap motel
F# F#maj7
In the dark and dusty corner by the TV shelf
D#m D#m7
Is a small reminder of a simpler time
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When a crumpled up pair of trousers cost a brand new dime
C# F# F#maj7
Well you ask me how I made it through and how my mint condition could belong to you
D#m D#m7
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
F#
I'm a dime
C#
I'm fine
G# C#
And I shine I'm freshly minted
F# C#
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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F#
I'm a dime
C#
I'm fine
G#
And I shine
C#
In the hiss and rumble of the freeway sounds
F# F#maj7
As the afternoon commuters drive their cars around
D#m D#m7
There's a ringle jingle near the underpass
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There's a sparkle near the fast food garbage and roadside trash
F#
I'm a dime
C#
I'm fine
G# C#
And I shine I'm freshly minted
F# C#
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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F#
I'm a dime
C#
I'm fine
G# C#
And I shine
F#
I'm a dime
C#
I'm fine
G# C#
And I shine
F#
I'm a dime
C#
I'm fine
G#
And I shine
C# (to fade)