Drop In The Bucket

from Tongues Of Fire by Joseph Huber

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lyrics

I've been working my way to the center of the wheel
I've been working my way west between two thin lines of steel
I got a hole in each pocket and another in my heel.
From singin and dancin' for a dollar and a meal.

I step out on the sidewalk, the concrete's gettin' cold.
The red lights and the green lights all turn to flashin' gold.
I got one more call from home telling me I'm gettin' old.
But I still got a tune or two down here in my soul.

And a drop in the bucket is all I need
To get on home, and back on my feet.
I've been out on the street, just tryin' to earn a dime.
Well, a drop in the bucket is all I'll be,
So hammer down on the banjo strings,
And open up this empty street, just to try and earn a dime.

Well, the street lights a'flicker and the flys gather 'round.
While the poor folks gather 'round that high-lonesome sound.
I wish I was the light, but my feet are on the ground.
So, I'll just keep on sliding right in and out of town.

Throw down your quarters and let me be your well.
I'd be a mighty fine one as far as I can tell.
With a bucket full of dreams, all forgotten once they fell.
For the things that you can't buy, and a song I'll never sell.

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from Tongues Of Fire, track released June 14, 2012

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Joseph Huber Milwaukee, Wisconsin

After 7 years of hard touring and playing banjo with the influential streetgrass group, .357 String Band, Joseph Huber has found an individual voice that covers a vast range of influence. Playing all the instruments, from fiddle to harmonica to banjo to tambourine (and as many as he can at once) he amazes and entertains, but also reveals substance. His songs are lyrical, but he knows a good hook. ... more

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Jun 5

High Noon Saloon

Madison, WI
Jun 6

Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill

Grand Rapids, MI
Jul 11

Driftless Music Gardens

Hillsboro, WI
Jul 12

Turkey River Cabin Concerts

Elkader, IA

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