The cop said, move on or I'm gonna take you to the shelter
A shiny copper penny, sing along that old refrain
The more you are ignored it's called, 'Diplomatic Immunity'
Oh, street corner ambassador it seems so clear to me
They drink the finest of liqueur at the A Train Embassy
She beat a quick retreat that's how he knew that he had helped her
Can you spare a little change, man?
Supplies the finest newsprint sheets
Conferring with the delegates around imported port
A shiny copper penny, sing along that old refrain
Can you spare a little change, man?
And it's toss into the old tin cup
Important issues of the day, say, unity will buy a quart
Now if you find my money on the street you let it be
Oh, street corner ambassador back from Vietnam or up from the south
Can you spare just a little change?
Those patronizing liberals took the words out of your mouth
Oh, street corner ambassador this city treats you well
Consider it my joint account with one who really needs it
The penthouse suite, Park Bench Hotel
And it's toss into the old tin cup
Oh, street corner ambassador keeps highbrow company
