Brother Can You Spare a Dime?

lyrics by Yip Harburg,
music by Jay Gorney (1931)
badly played by me

more lyrics:
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?

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[CYRAPHYM]

nice...I presume it's your rendition on the 300

[kaburto1966]

Thanks ~ Yes, that's me with the old "auto accompany."

[identitytraveler]

these old words are simple & at the same time very profound - I love it, want to get out my guitar & pull them into the present (or me into the past - whichever)

[kaburto1966]

Yes, I agree with you about the lyrics. Please get your guitar out, then post! I'll look forward to hearing your enjoyable voice on this one.

[partners88]

Yes, it is a great song and as for being still relevant . . .you are right again. I can remember my mother singing thisto me whe I was a child. Never forgotten it.

[kaburto1966]

The memories that I have of my parents and grandparents singing to me are some of the best memories I have.

[crayonplane]

nice music, the song sees to be making a comeback

[kaburto1966]

Thanks. It is such a great song. Sadly, I think that for some people, it is just about as relevant today as when it was written.

[partners88]

Takes me back! Great