The Nickel Song Lyrics
Melanie
Lyrics
Nickel song
*with refrain from music! music! music!
* put another nickel in
In the nickelodeon
All i ever want from you is music
I'll do anything for you anything you want me to
All i ever, all i ever wanted was music
Well you know that i'm not a gambler but i'm being gambled on
They put in a nickel and i sing a little song
In the nickelodeon
All i ever, all i ever, wanted was music
Well i don't mind that
They're lucky but it seems like they always win
And gambling is illegal in the state of mind i'm in
And if i had a nickel for each time that i've been put on
I would be their nickel man and i'd sing a little song
You know they're only putting in a nickel
And they want a dollar song, oh
They're only putting in a nickel
And they want a dollar song
Oh yeah, all i ever wanted was the music
I'll do anything for you anything you want me to
All i ever all i ever wanted was music sweet music
They're only puttin' in a nickel
To get rid of a lot that's wrong
Oh you know they're only puttin' in a nickel
And they want a dollar song
They're only puttin' in a nickel
And they want a dollar song
Yeah...
Song & Lyrics Facts
Melanie - The Nickel Song is a classic folk rock song released in 1970. It was written and performed by Melanie Safka, with her band the Edwin Hawkins Singers.
The lyrics were written by Melanie herself and are about how money can’t buy love or happiness. The album it appears on is “Gather Me” which was produced by Buddah Records. The band members included Melanie Safka (vocals), Peter Yarrow (guitar) and Paul Prestopino (banjo). The track became an instant hit due to its catchy melody and heartfelt lyrics. It continues to be popular today as a reminder that money isn’t everything. The song has been covered by many artists over the years, and its timeless message still resonates with listeners.