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Down ‘N’ Outer Lyrics by Nanci Griffith

Late Night Grande Hotel

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I once was a lot like you
We share a dream I couldn't make come true
I was a child who wrote my name
Across a frosted window pane

And there are jobs that I might hold
If they'd just let me through the door
Without a shower and new clothes
That I can ill afford

Can you spare the time?
Can you spare a dime?
Can you look me in the eye?
I'm down 'n' out
And I am lonely
Do you ever think of me on
Sunday?
No. I don't live
Across the water
Hey, I live right here
On this corner
...just a bank account away from
America

I won't hurt your family
I don't want a house there on your street
And I know you think that I'm...
As lazy as a hobo's sigh
Now, you call me down 'n' outer
If there's a way out...
I've not found 'er
I only want to earn my piece of America

Can you spare the time?
Can you spare a dime?
Can you look me in the eye?
I'm down 'n' out
And I am lonely
Do you ever think of me on
Sunday?
No. I don't live
Across the water
Hey, I live right here
On this corner
...just a bank account away from
America

I'm just a bank account away from
America

About “Down ‘N’ Outer” by Nanci Griffith

Read the complete lyrics to "Down ‘N’ Outer" by Nanci Griffith from the album "Late Night Grande Hotel". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

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"Down ‘N’ Outer" is credited to Nanci Griffith. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Down ‘N’ Outer" appears on "Late Night Grande Hotel".

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