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Judy Collins - Brother Can You Spare A Dime
[Intro]
Am
[Verse 1]
They used to tell me I was Dmbuilding a dream    
AmAnd so I followed the Gmob
AmWhen there was earth to plough or Dmguns to bear
BmI was always there, right on the Ejob
[Verse 2]
AmThey used to tell me I was Dmbuilding a dream     
AmWith peace and glory aGhead
Why should CI be standing in E7line
AmJust waiting for Fbread? E7  F  E7  
[Verse 3]
AmOnce I built a railroad, Bmmade it A7run
DMade it Grace against CtimeE7  
FOnce I build a E7railroad, Amnow it's F7done
Bdim7Buddy, can you E7spare a Amdime?
[Verse 4]
AmOnce I built a tower Bmto the A7sun
DBuilt of Gbrick and Cmortar and E7lime
FOnce I built a E7tower, Amnow it's F7done
Bdim7Buddy, can you E7spare a Amdime?
[Bridge]
A7Once, in khaki suits, Emgee, we looked Amswell
EmFull of that A7Yankee Doodle de-dum
D7Half a million boots went slogging through Hell
And AmI was the Gkid with the BmdrumE7  
[Verse 5]
AmSay, don't you remember, they Bmcalled me A7Al?
DIt was GAl all the CtimeE7  
FSay, don't you E7remember?  AmI'm your F7pal
Bdim7Buddy can you E7spare a Amdime?

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Brother Can You Spare A Dime

by Judy Collins

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Bdim7

Judy Collins - Brother Can You Spare A Dime

[Intro]

[Verse 1]

They used to tell me I was building a dream

Am G

And so I followed the mob

Am Dm

When there was earth to plough or guns to bear

Bm E

I was always there, right on the job

[Verse 2]

Am Dm

They used to tell me I was building a dream

Am G

With peace and glory ahead

C E7

Why should I be standing in line

Am F E7 F E7

Just waiting for bread?

[Verse 3]

Am Bm A7

Once I built a railroad, made it run

D G C E7

Made it race against time

F E7 Am F7

Once I build a railroad, now it's done

Bdim7 E7 Am

Buddy, can you spare a dime?

[Verse 4]

Am Bm A7

Once I built a tower to the sun

D G C E7

Built of brick and mortar and lime

F E7 Am F7

Once I built a tower, now it's done

Bdim7 E7 Am

Buddy, can you spare a dime?

[Bridge]

A7 Em Am

Once, in khaki suits, gee, we looked swell

Em A7

Full of that Yankee Doodle de-dum

Half a million boots went slogging through Hell

Am G Bm E7

And I was the kid with the drum

[Verse 5]

Am Bm A7

Say, don't you remember, they called me Al?

D G C E7

It was Al all the time

F E7 Am F7

Say, don't you remember? I'm your pal

Bdim7 E7 Am

Buddy can you spare a dime?

About Brother Can You Spare A Dime Chords by Judy Collins

Learn how to play Brother Can You Spare A Dime by Judy Collins with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Brother Can You Spare A Dime chords”, “Brother Can You Spare A Dime guitar chords”, or “Judy Collins Brother Can You Spare A Dime chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Brother Can You Spare A Dime chords and for experienced players who want accurate Brother Can You Spare A Dime lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, Am, Dm, G, Bm, E.

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The chords for "Brother Can You Spare A Dime" show the original chord names (including A, Am, Dm, G, Bm, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.