Tom Waits - On The Nickel

Listen to the full album: “On The Nickel“ by Tom Waits from the album 'Heartattack And Vine' Lyrics sticks and stones will break my bones, but i al- ways will be true, and when your mama is dead and gone, i’ll sing this lul- labye just for you, and what becomes of all the little boys, who never comb their hair, well they’re lined up all around the block, on the nickel over there. so you better bring a bucket, there is a hole in the pail, and if you don’t get my letter, then you’ll know that i’m in jail, and what becomes of all the lit- tle boys, who never say their prayers, well they’re sleepin’ like a baby, on the nickel over there. and if you chew tobacco, and wish upon a star, well you’ll find out where the scarecrows sit, just like punchlines between the cars, and i know a place where a royal flush, can never beat a pair, and even thomas jefferson, is o