Lyrics

Seems you were free yesterday
How fast your plans slipped away
Ideals so long ago
When it seemed so easy
Now you're out on the streets
Looking for your next bite to eat
Hey can you spare a dime
I hear myself saying

And hey won't you listen to me
I'm just a survivor
I'm just down on my luck
And it don't happen to often
Don't pretend I'm not here
'Cause that won't solve my problem

And the memories from my past
I try so hard to make 'em last
When you're out on the street
You know the time fades so quickly
And the people that I meet
Hey there's no choice on the street
They all seem the same
I've lost touch with what's happening

And hey won't you listen to me
I'm just a survivor
I'm just down on my luck
And it don't happen too often
Don't pretend I'm not here
'Cause that won't solve my problem
Solve my problem

So now listen to my plea
I'm just like you I want to be free
I want to leave the streets
I want to get back to a family
You know I need to have my voice heard
Need to get out and spread the word
Please lend a hand
Please help me face, help me face
What's happening

And hey won't you listen to me
I'm just a survivor
I'm just down on my luck
And it don't happen too often
Don't pretend I'm not here
'Cause that won't solve my problem
Solve my problem