Lyrics

VERSE: There were three men coming up the street
And the first two passed me by
But the third man asked for money
"For some hot coffee for my friends and I"

VERSE: Well I reached into my pocket
Pulled out my roll of bills
I passed the ten then I passed the five
Took out a one to give

VERSE: And he said, "Could you give me another dollar;
My friends are cold as me"
So I gave him one more dollar bill
And he went on up the street

CHORUS: He had to ask for the second dollar
He was a beggar once again
I wish I'd given him a twenty
Or all the money in my hand

VERSE: I watched him catch the other two
They turned up an alley and they were gone
And though they may be working now
I still sing this song

CHORUS

VERSE: So I hope it's not too cold
Buddy, where you're traveling
And I hope the ice around my heart
Is melting while I sing

CHORUS


Karl Williams (ASCAP)

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