They used to tell me I was building a dream,
And so I followed the mob
When there was earth to plow or guns to bare
I was always on the job.
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

Once I built a railroad, made it run
Made it race against time
Once I built a railroad, now it's done
Brother can you spare a dime?

Once in khaki suits
Gee, we looked swell
Full of yankee Doodle De Dum
Half a million boots went slogging thru hell,
I was the kid with the drum.
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?

Once I built a railroad, made it run
Made it race against time
Once I built a railroad, now it's done
Brother can you spare a dime?
Once I built a tower to the sun
Brick and rivet and lime
Once I built a tower, now it's done
Brother can you spare a dime?

Once in khaki suits
Gee, we looked swell
Full of yankee Doodle De Dum
Half a million boots went slogging thru hell
I was the kid with the drum.
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?

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