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
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)