Michelle Shocked - Street Corner Ambassador Lyrics
I keep a pile of penniesIn the pocket of my pantsI pay my toll to the sidewalk trollMy entrance fee to street romanceOh Streetcorner ambassadorThis city treats you wellsupplies the finest newsprint sheetsThe penthouse suite, Park Bench HotelConferring with the delegatesAround imported portImportant issues of the daySay "Unity will buy a quart"Oh streetcorner ambassadorkeeps highbrow companyThey drink the finest of liqueurAt the A Train EmbassyAnd it's toss into the old tin cupA shiny copper pennySing along that old refrain"Can you spare a little change, man?can you spare just a little change?"The cop said "Move on or I'm gonnatake you to the shelter"She beat a quick retreat that's howHe knew that he had helped herOh Streetcorner Ambassadorit seems so clear to meThe more you are ignoredIt's called diplomatic immunityNow if you find my moneyOn the street you let it beconsider it my joint accountwith someone who really needs itOh streetcorner ambassadorBack from Vietnam or up from the SouthThose patronizing liberalsTook the words out of your mouthAnd it's toss into the old tin cupA shiny copper pennySing along that old refrain"Can you spare a little change, man?can you spare just a little change
