LITTLE OLE DIME
(Jim Carroll)


Jim Reeves - 1965
Johnny Gatewood - 1984


Little ole dime, you're the last of a pocketful
I've put all the others in this telephone
I've called all over town for a lost love
Let this last number be the right one

Little ole dime, you're my last chance to find her
And I'm placing all my last hopes on you
Let me tell her I'll always be waiting
Just in case things don't work out with someone new

Little ole dime, please don't disappoint me
I can't call anymore, you're my last dime
Tomorrow she'll be gone with her new love
And I've just gotta talk to her one more time

Little ole dime, as you leave my shakin' fingers
I pray I'll hear her answer the phone
The sound of her voice will ease my heartaches
Even though I know tomorrow she'll be gone

Little ole dime, here you go after the others
If she answers or not, it's still goodbye
I'm almost afraid to dial the number
If she isn't there, I know I'm gonna cry

Little ole dime, please don't disappoint me
I can't call anymore, you're my last dime
Tomorrow she'll be gone with her new love
And I've just gotta talk to her one more time






(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - October 2015)