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Oh, I once had love
And plenty of money
But some way, some how
Lord, knows I failed
Oh, yes, I did
Now all I have in my pocket
All I can give account of
Is a nickel and a nail
Oh, yeah, lemme say it again
All I can give account of
Is a nickel and a nail
My friends, no, no, no
They just don't know
They sit down in my house
And they think I'm doing swell
But they don't know
Every time I smile, every time I smile, I jingle
All that they can hear is a nickel and a nail
Oh, that's all it is
Now a nickel and a nail
Just might save my privacy
But the need for your sweet lovin'
Oh, baby, it's got its hooks deep inside of me
You said a long time ago
That you're thinking the thrill is gone
You said, oh, baby, baby
I think you better hit that lonesome, lonesome, lonesome trail
But, oh, baby, I'm wondering
How do you expect me to make it?
I can't make it far with a nickel and a nail
You know I can't make it far with a nickel and a nail
- Album:
- Promise Of A Brand New Day
- Let It Burn
- The Truth According To Ruthie Foster
- Miscellaneous
- Ioda Sxsw Opening Day Bash Sampler 2012
- Keep It Burning
- Runaway Soul
- Tønder Festival 2005 (disc 1)
- Blues Guitar Women
- Stages
- The Phenomenal Ruthie Foster
- Full Circle
- Crossover
- Putumayo Presents: Americana
- A Proper Taste of 2008
- 93.3 KGSR Broadcasts, Volume 17
- 107.1 KGSR Broadcasts, Volume 15
- Folk Alliance Showcase Compilation VII: Nashville Skyline
- Redemption Road Soundtrack
- All Is Bright