And I was the kid with the drum
Say buddy, can you spare a dime?
Just waiting for bread?
Once in khaki suits, gee, we looked swell
Say, don't you remember? I'm your pal
I was always there, right on the job
Why should I be standing in line

Full of that Yankee Doodly Dum
When there was earth to plow or guns to bear

Once in khaki suits, ah, gee, we looked swell
It was 'Al' all the time
Full of that Yankee Doodly Dum
They used to tell me I was building a dream

It was 'Al' all the time
With peace and glory ahead
Oh, say, don't you remember? They called me 'Al'
Brother, can you spare a dime?
Once I built a railroad, I made it run
Why don't you remember? I'm your pal

Buddy, can you spare a dime?

Made it race against time
Brother, can you spare a dime?
Brick and rivet and lime
Say, don't you remember? They called me 'Al'
Half a million boots went slogging through Hell
Once I built a tower, now it's done
Once I built a tower up to the sun
And I was the kid with the drum
Once I built a railroad, now it's done
Half a million boots went slogging through Hell