[Verse 1]
It's a long-distance phone and I feel so alone here without him
It's a crime and a shame, I ain't got the change
And don't you know that I'm worried about him
I've been all over town, every street, up and down, looking for the man
He's just a face in the crowd where the traffic roars loud
Don’t you know it be proud to give a helping hand

[Chorus]
Mister, can you find it in your heart to lend me a dollar?
For the times have been slow, I'm fresh outta dough
And I ain't got the money to call him

[Verse 2]
I threw my pride out the door 'cause I've been turned down before, but I'll keep trying
This kind of pain is kind of hard to explain
But the feeling's the same as like dying

[Chorus]
Mister, can you find it in your heart to lend me a dollar?
For the times have been slow, I'm fresh outta dough
And I ain't got the money to call him

[Verse 3]
You put the change in my hand, you're the world's kindest man and I thank you, sir
You'll never know what you've done for this poor mother's son
A thirsty man just got a cold cup of water
[Chorus]
Mister, can you find it in your heart to lend me a dollar?
For the times have been slow, I'm fresh outta dough
And I ain't got the money to call him
Mister, can you find it in your heart to lend me a dollar?
For the times have been slow, I'm fresh outta dough
And I ain't got the money to call him
Mister, can you find it in your heart to lend me a dollar?
For the times have been slow, I'm fresh outta dough
And I ain't got the money to call him