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He was a salty old dog, sitting at the bar
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Having a whiskey and a beer
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Remembering the time, not so long ago
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When he would hold her near

You wouldn?t believe what Sid had to do
Just to make that girl his own
He had to prove his love he had to prove his worth
He had to sell everything he owned

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Sid?s last nickel hanging on the wall
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For everyone to see
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Shining down upon the town
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Like Sid?s lost lonesome dreams

On their wedding day, he combed his hair
And he even shaved his beard
She wore a gown with a long train
And Sid had no fear

The honeymooned down the river
In a town called New Orleans
Where they walked the streets, held hands
And shared all their dreams

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Well, the years passed, the children grown
Sid was on his own
Not knowing where his love went
He never did go home

Well Sid got up off his stool
And headed toward the door
He turned around and gave a wave
To the river he?d go

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