I need some nickels and dimes
And a little more time
So I can try to keep you here on the phone
And make you come back home,
Here where you belong.
Oh, I’m needing you baby,
Don’t keep driving me crazy.
Operator, can I have some more time?
I’m out of nickels and dimes.
I need a minute or two
So I can get through to you.
Don’t you know how happy I would be
If I could make you see
How much you mean to me?
Please, I’m begging you honey,
I am fresh out of money.
Operator, can I have some more time?
I’m out of nickels and dimes.
I don’t want to let you go
Because I still need you so.
Darling’ can’t you see?
My future is here on this phone.
You know I can’t make it alone.
I need you here with me.
I’m standing here in this stall
With my long distance call.
Operator, now I’m down on my knees,
And I’m begging you please,
Don’t disconnect her from me.
I think she’s changing her mind,
So keep her here on the line.
Operator, can I have some more time?
I’m out of nickels and dimes.
April 16, 1994
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