There' something about universal truths with the simplicity of the acoustic guitar. You can take it anywhere and it helps me reach listeners of all ages and walks of life.
Jim CroceTried to find me an executive position, but no matter how smooth I talked they wouldn't listen to the fact that I was a genius.
Jim CroceMy only boss was the clock on the wall and my only friend, never really was a friend at all. I've traded love for pennies, sold my soul for less. Lost my ideas in that long tunnel of time. And I've turned inside out and around about and back and then found myself right back where I started again
Jim CroceIf I had time in a bottle, if words could make wishes come true, I'd save everyday for eternity passes. And then I would spend them with you.
Jim CroceHe's bad, bad Leroy Brown, baddest dude in the whole damn town, badder than old King Kong, and meaner than a junk yard dog.
Jim CroceEvery time I tried to tell you the words just came out wrong, so I'll have to say I love you in a song.
Jim CroceIf I had a box just for wishes and dreams that had never come true, the box would be empty, except for the memory of how they were answered by you.
Jim CroceWell, you don't tug on Superman's cape, you don't spit into the wind. You don't pull on the mask of old Lone Ranger and you don't mess around with Jim.
Jim CroceHe cast his eyes upon her and the trouble soon began, cause Leroy Brown learned a lesson about messing with the wife of a jealous man.
Jim Croce