LUCKY PENNY
(Tom Fisch & Brittany Allyn)

Well I woke up this morning heads up shining in the sun
Was almost passed over by some fella on his morning run
But he musta second thought it ‘cause I ended up in his pocket
And once again I knew I was on my way, another lucky day

He ran on down to the quick stop for a paper and a Gator Ade
He tossed me in the give a penny take a penny dish and we parted ways
But it wasn’t too long ‘til a lady strolled in with a purse the size of Texas
And I was all that’s left of her $20.00 bill as we drove off in her Lexus
All this before breakfast

Lucky penny I’ve been all around the world
I’ve seen London I’ve seen France I’ve seen folks in their underpants
Well I’ve spent some time in the gutter But that don’t bring me sorrow
When you’re a lucky penny No tellin’ where you’ll be tomorrow

We were at the mall by ten o’clock
She seemed like she was on a mission
And I sure am glad it wasn’t me she tossed
in that well they’ve got for wishin’
But 3 shopping bags and 2 hours later I thought I was goin’ loco
When a flight attendant said “Folks buckle up for LA and Acapulco”
That ain’t no joko

Lucky penny I’ve been all around the world
I’ve seen London I’ve seen France I’ve seen folks in their underpants
Well I’ve spent some time in the gutter But that don’t bring me sorrow
When you’re a lucky penny No tellin’ where you’ll be tomorrow

Well the Texas purse lady said “A penny for your thoughts”
to a kid sittin’ next to her
As he took me in his hand I just knew I was bound for
a gumball machine or one of those penny pressers

But when she got off in LA I was suddenly filled with elation
When I realized the kid was taking me along on his family vacation
I’d been South of the Border before and I thought well goodness gracious
This might give me a chance to hang out a bit with my ol’ friends the pesos
Mi bueno amigos

Lucky penny I’ve been all around the world
I’ve seen London I’ve seen France I’ve seen folks in their underpants
Well I’ve spent some time in the gutter But that don’t bring me sorrow
When you’re a lucky penny No tellin’ where you’ll be tomorrow

So if you should see me in the gutter
do an old penny a favor
pick me up, pass me on, keep me in circulation
unless of course you’re a penny pincher, then leave me alone!

© Tom Fisch Music (ASCAP)/Mighty Pen Music (BMI)