


"Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?" lyrics by Yip Harburg, music by Jay Gorney (1931) They used to tell me I was building a dream, and so I followed the mob, When there was earth to plow, or guns to bear, I was always there right on the job. They used to tell me I was building a dream, with p... More
"Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?" lyrics by Yip Harburg, music by Jay Gorney (1931) They used to tell me I was building a dream, and so I followed the mob, When there was earth to plow, 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, up to the sun, 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 kid with the drum! Say, don't you remember, they called me Al; it was Al all the time. Why don't you remember, I'm your pal? Buddy, 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 kid with the drum! Say, don't you remember, they called me Al; it was Al all the time. Say, don't you remember, I'm your pal? Buddy, can you spare a dime? Less
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Nolan Corcoran Says:
May 26, 2012 - It was fdrs presidency that caused that, not the republicans, they should only be provided for people who are actually injured or elderly and not able to work or get around, but people corrupt those things, allowing normal people to get crap for free is socialism.
buzzzz2 Says:
May 22, 2012 - Human games are sad... Especially when we have inteligent enough for achieve great ways of living...
fausto412 Says:
May 18, 2012 - so sad
DarkWizzyBoy Says:
May 11, 2012 - I came here after Cement work by King Syze.
ReyesX77 Says:
May 9, 2012 - oh god i just have the biggest smile in my life for finding out that this song is in minor scale. anyone who knows a wee bit of music theory knows what a minor scale is, and i personally believe it's the sexiest scale in the entire world!!!!
doyoureallythinkso Says:
May 6, 2012 - Yes. Yes you bloody well are!
Tkz669 Says:
May 2, 2012 - oh bioshock and fallout series...
ENACODNOM Says:
Apr 20, 2012 - Excellent photoslide. Can you repost it with better sound? Thanks even if you can't.
1awareness Says:
Apr 20, 2012 - "..."
97336cf Says:
Apr 13, 2012 - its removed, i hit see all and used the find on page, and when i saw one that said in reply to playerbnny (view comment), it said parent comment removed. sorry
doeboi74 Says:
Apr 10, 2012 - 1001 song you must hear before you die..
TheEgyptianOne Says:
Apr 3, 2012 - bioshock brought me here niggas
slowdream101 Says:
Mar 26, 2012 - Damn liberals
hindustangirl Says:
Mar 19, 2012 - I saw this in my health book and decided to look it up, I actually really like it! well music wise of couse, so sad. 3
DrWubs Says:
Mar 13, 2012 - Such passion in this song. Really portrays the feeling of betrayal and depression. Powerful shit right here.
20BCeltics Says:
Mar 12, 2012 - Watch out, we got a bad ass over here!
raouldukey8 Says:
Mar 3, 2012 - i fucking love crack so much
NRyoM Says:
Mar 3, 2012 - Oh, and you're so much better than him. God damn, why do you care so much about what he said? The guy is just looking for attention, and you're giving it right to him. I really don't get why you have to type a fucking book to someone who honestly could not care about what you have to say.
AndresJames54 Says:
Feb 26, 2012 - You can all suck Batista's balls in hell!
AndresJames54 Says:
Feb 26, 2012 - Time was this was the most famous song in the world.
Thatmexicasiankid Says:
Feb 22, 2012 - That last line gets me every time.
littlebigbrain Says:
Feb 19, 2012 - Occupy Royal Ascot and the Hamptons.
AlicetheDinosaur Says:
Feb 15, 2012 - I am so freaking glad that my teacher showed us this song! ^-^ I'm so glad I'm not past middle school yet and have to think about all the health care and stuff...I already donate to charity when I get a chance, but this makes me want to do it even more >.<
Cinchona Says:
Feb 5, 2012 - I could just tell you were a cool person. :-) Your apology is accepted, and I wish you a good weekend as well.
slugg63 Says:
Feb 4, 2012 - Your apology accepted only if you accept mine. :) What's left of youtube is still a good forum for lively debate...as long as we keep our hands in our pockets. LOL Everything you said is totally true as well. I think that when the smoke clears, we all care about each other today, in the present. Have a great weekend, Cinchona, thanks for the reply. Peace! :)