Giants of Diving - Accordion Joe Lyrics

Accordion Joe picks up his instrument and prepares for another day
He straps it to his chest like a shield against the freezing winter rain
He's counted every step it takes to reach the platform for the morning train
He'll be the first to feel it coming when the train is on its way

Accordion Joe - Accordion Joe

Passing a paper cup all the way to Coney Island and back to Steinway
Switching cars at every stop to play the way that only he can play
He'll take the money but it doesn't seem to matter much if he gets paid
Accordion Joe will a play a song for you and he'll be on his way

Accordion Joe - Accordion Joe
Accordion Joe - Accordion Joe

Accordion Joe steps off the midnight train and starts the long walk up Broadway
His back is aching but it's just not in his nature to complain
He holds his head up high and walks the narrow stairway to his mother's place
His head hits the pillow content that sleep will bring another day