Styx - Half-penny, Two-penny Lyrics
Written by james youngLead vocals by james youngHalf penny, two penny, gold krugerrandHe was exceedingly rich for such a young manSad story, old storyBring out the bandAnother divorce just a few hundred grandHalf penny, two penny, back of the queueYes mister poor man this means youJustice for money what can you sayWe all know its the american wayYes, Im gonna shake myself looseBack home across the seaWhere I know that I will be freeHalf penny, two penny, back in the statesYou just couldnt take that african paceYes, mrs. cleaver your sons home to stayWe all know its the american wayYes, Im gonna shake myself looseBack home across the seaWhere I know that I will be freeCome here - hey angelo... whats happenin?Hey, stosh, good to see yaWhat the hell you doin?Were tearing this old building down hereOh youre kiddin me. remember when we were kids, and we used to come here every saturday afternoon to see a cartoon?Yeah, I rememberWell whats she lost to?Who knows- politicians, taxes...its a disgraceIm not surprised, they make me sick. they dont make theaters like this any more.Half penny, two penny, ashes to dustThe almighty dollar says in God we trustJustice for money how much more can I payWe all know its the american wayYes, Im gonna shake myself looseBack home across the seaWhere I know that I will be free(I want to be free)Yes, Im gonna shake myself looseBack home across the seaWhere I know that I will be free(we all want to be free)
