They used to tell me I was building a dream
And so I followed the mob
When there was earth to plough or guns to bear
I was always there, right on the job
verse 2
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?
verse 3
Once I built a railroad, made it run
Made it race against time
Once I build a railroad, now it's done
Buddy, can you spare a dime?
verse 4
Once I built a tower to the sun
Built of brick and mortar and lime
Once I built a tower, now it's done
Buddy, can you spare a dime?
Bridge
Once, in khaki suits, gee, we looked swell
Full of that Yankee Doodle de-dum
Half a million boots went slogging through Hell
And I was the kid with the drum
Verse 5
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?