Once I built a railroad, I made it run
Full of that 'Yankee Doodly Dum'
Songwriters: Jay Gorney, E. Y. Harburg
It was Al all the time
Half a million boots went sloggin' through Hell
Once I built a railroad, now it's done
Once I built a tower, now it's done
Why don't you remember I'm your pal
Oh, say, don't you remember, they called me Al
Once I built a tower up to the sun
They used to tell me I was building a dream
Half a million boots went sloggin' through Hell
Say, don't you remember, they called me Al
And I was the kid with the drum
With peace and glory ahead
They used to tell me I was building a dream
Made it race against time
Just waiting for bread?
I was always their right on the job
And I was the kid with the drum
Buddy, can you spare a dime?
Full of that Yankee Doodly Dum
Say buddy, can you spare a dime?
Brother, can you spare a dime?
Once in khaki suits, gee, we looked swell
And so I followed the mob
Brick and rivet and lime
Publisher: WB MUSIC CORP.
Say, don't you remember I'm your pal
It was Al all the time
When their was earth to plow or guns to bear
Brother, can you spare a dime?
Once in khaki suits, ah, gee, we looked swell
Why should I be standing in line