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Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

by Zoe Robertson

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To see the video, go here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=juQrvxFupLQ

To read more about this track, its creation, and what inspired it, go here: medium.com/@Zoe_Robertson/brother-can-you-spare-a-dime-3912c9c03658

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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 sloggin' 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
Say buddy, can you spare a dime?

Once in khaki suits, ah gee we looked swell
Full of that yankee doodly dum
Half a million boots went sloggin' through hell
And I was the kid with the drum

Oh, 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?

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released January 28, 2018
music and video: Zoë Robertson
2018

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Zoe Robertson Vancouver, British Columbia

Zoë Robertson is a Vancouver-based violinist, illustrator, and author who loves being outside more than just about everything – except maybe dogs.

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