Pennies From Parking Lots (#1 Country, Folk-Americana)

Story Behind The Song

There was always a tradition in my family that taught us to pick up coins, make a wish and put them in our shoes....this song is about that. My grandfather was the one who spread its belief around. Hope you enjoy it.

Song Description

#1 Country #1 Country-Americana #1 Folk-Americana

Song Length 4:05 Genre Folk - Country, Folk - Rural
Tempo Slow (71 - 90) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Peaceful, Tranquil Subject Magic, Energy
Similar Artists Joni Mitchell, Kenny Rogers Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

"Pennies From Parking Lots"
Lyrics and Music by Chet Nichols
Copyright 2011/2023 by Chester Nichols, Jr / Magic Garage Music (ASCAP)
chet@chetnichols.net * www.chetnicholsmusic.com
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED WORLDWIDE

VERSE 1
We followed Grandfather down to the river
He said he had a secret that he wanted to share
Our eyes grew wide with anticipation
As he made copper coins appear from thin air ... they were...

CHORUS
Pennies, pennies he found in parking lots
He would pick them up
And make a wish
And slide them in his shoes
They were magical pennies
Making his dreams come true...

VERSE 2
He said, "Close your eyes and go over ever detail
When you make a wish you hope might come true
And picture in your heart who the wish is really good for
Or you might wind up with only holes in your shoes"

REPEAT CHORUS

BRIDGE
My little brother who was always a Doubting Thomas
Said, "How do you know you'll really get the wish you need?"
Grandpa stood up and spread his arms wide
And said, "Children, you are all the proof I need to believe" ... in those...

REPEAT CHORUS

And to this day I've got to say
I'm believing, too
In the magical pennies
Making my dreams come true

Love this story so much.
Always pick up a lucky penny off the ground.

The introduction had the feel and sound of possibly a James Taylor tune, which in my opinion is a plus. Lyrically you went to possibly a Neil Young sound though your vocals far surpassed those of Neil. Congratulations on a song well done. I enjoyed the visual you created of the pennies in the shoe eluding to wishes made.

love the lyrics, love the story, love the picking,like the way you stretch parkingggggg lots. good stuff really nice work, and I think I know who this is..and I would expect no less.

Very well written story song. Lots of imagery and action that made the song and storyline come to life like a 3 minute movie...very strong chorus melody...nice phrasing...the song is catchy and memorable...nice chord progression...the arrangement was very strong...nice harmonies...story songs are hard to place with music libraries but this one is very good and well done...I enjoyed listening to it

Very sweet gentle lyrics, memories of youth, beautifully delivered by the vocalist. The acoustic production is perfect for the song and enhances the lyrics. The song feels almost like a lullaby.

Great song, takes you in right away, love the melody, the music and the story. The second vocal comes in at just the right spots. The instrumentation is real good and give the song the lift it deserves. Touches the heart, just like good music and magic should!! Very nice job

The singer clearly can relate to the content of the song, which makes for a very endearing listen. I like the singers voice and the instrumentation. The lyrics are strong, consistent, and deliver the message throughout. I actually thought the verse melody was catchier than the chorus melody, however they are both solid. The second chord in the verse progression with the melody is very engaging. Overall, a solid song.

Lovely tune good assessable lyrics. Nice vocals. Liked the bridge. There must be a spot for this song in a movie. I think I hear a mandolin or is it a capo-ed guitar doing that little answer signature? Well done.

Great song. Very country too. Nice guitar lines and percussion.

two part harmonies and odd gentleness of main vocal grows on you pretty quickly... a good song

Lyrics Chet Nichols Music Chet Nichols
Producer Chet Nichols Publisher Chet Nichols (ASCAP) & Magic Garage Music (ASCAP)
Performance Chet Nichols - Vocals/All instruments Label Magic Garage Records

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