Coin of solid gold        (c) Thomas Cervin
                        
1. A friend of mine he sold his soul
for a coin of solid gold
Another man he asked him: 
What’re you doing with that gold?
Who will get the freedom, the rich or the poor?
Listen to my story ‘bout the coin of solid gold

2. We started off our journey in Jackson TE.
My best friend John Maloney was walking next to me
Hobos keep on walking together down the road
Never did we bother ‘bout a coin of solid gold

3. I’ll walk with you a day or two, said John, 
cos you’re my friend
And I’m a bit curious by the things 
that you have said
You can share your thoughts with me, 
and I will tell you mine
A partner makes you happy while you’re walking down the line

4. Johnny kept on walking, but he didn’t say a word
The sound from our footsteps, it was all that was heard
No summer wind was blowing, no cars for miles around
Now it’s time for telling ‘bout the piece of gold I found

5. It was hidden in the dust of that long forgotten road
I found it there that evening 
when the air was getting cold
I picked it up, I shivered, I held it in my hand
Johnny smiled and looked at me 
like if it was his plan


6. All my dreams they faded
and I stepped into a bus
The nearest town in front of me 
I stopped and I got out
The union bank was open. I entered thru the door
Went up to the cashier. On the desk I put my gold.

7. Soon I found myself with a pile of dollar bills
I stepped into a hotel. But was this life my will?
My visions all were broken, I just had to go back
In the right hand was my money 
in the left hand my old sack.  

8. Alas alas I cried so loud, my heart was getting cold
Money is a burden and it’s heavy like it’s told
Now I knew the difference ‘bout a mind that is sold
Never gonna sell myself for a coin of solid gold. 

Solo

9. Outside the night was falling 
as I left the old hotel
Safety’s temptation I really know too well
John my friend was waiting 
by the place where we split
Now you’ve got your story, he said, and now let’s quit

10. The morning sun was shining on Memphis TE
I was looking for the places where Elvis used to be
The sun will never fade though the legend’s getting old
This completes the story of the coin of solid gold.