Pencils For Sale - Glen Campbell

The first time I saw him was on 5th and Main

Said his thirst was for wine and he sure could use some change

He said wine can’t replace a good woman’s love

But one thing it does, son, when she’s gone it eases the pain

He spoke of a love he had ten years ago

He said you know I still love her today

And as he walked to the corner

This is what I heard him say

Pencils for sale, rings made from nails

I’m sure I got something for you

Hollywood maps for tourists that are

Only passing through

Pencils for sale, rings made from nails

Look them over, take your time

Cos right now my thirst has never been worse

And I could sure use them nickels and dimes

He said he hung out at most of the bars

To hide scars folks cannot see

For son the wounds that are the deepest

They’re the ones locked inside of me

A memory can cut through your soul

Like the cold blade of a jagged knife

And the times I used to hold her

They were the best times of my life

But now it’s pencils for sale, rings made from nails

I’m sure I got something for you

Hollywood maps for tourists that are

Only passing through

I got pencils for sale, and rings made from nails

Look them over, just take your time

Cos right now my thirst has never been worse

And I could sure use them nickels and dimes