Lyrics

Short nickel, long dime (x2)

An hour in the yard
Lights out at nine
I could never wait
I walked a crooked line
Now all I have is time

Short nickel, long dime (x2)

Leavenworth is cold
Wind cuts to the vein
Building to the east
Off the western plain
Dragging crooked rain

You can go for the short nickel
Or the long dime
I went for the short nickel
And now all I have is time
When I close my eyes
I can no longer see your face
The only thing that matters
Why can't I see your face
The only thing that matters (x3)