Intro: verse 1 The first time I saw him Was on 5th and main Said his thirst was for wine And he sure could use some change verse 2 He said wine can’t replace A good woman’s love But one thing it does son when she’s gone It eases the pain verse 3 He spoke of a love He had ten years ago He said you know I still love her today Pre Chorus And as he walked to the corner This is what I heard him say Pencils for sale Rings made from nails I’m sure I got something for you Hollywood maps For tourists that are only passing through Pencils for sale Rings made from nails Look 'em over take your time 'Cause right now my thirst Has never been worse And I could sure use them nickels and dimes verse 4 He said he hung out At most of the bars And hides scars folks cannot see Verse 5 For some the wounds that are the deepest They’re the ones locked inside of me A memory can cut through your soul Like the cold blade of a jagged knife Pre Chorus And the times I used to hold her They were the best times of my life (walk up to ) But now it’s Pencils for sale Rings made from nails I’m sure I got something for you Hollywood maps For tourists that are only passing through I got Pencils for sale And Rings made from nails Look 'em over just take your time 'Cause right now my thirst Has never been worse And I could sure use them nickels and dimes Outro (Whistling) (fade)
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