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Clip Joint

from Diamond​/​Stone by Hank Stone

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Hey Nick, I need a trim
I got an interview and a date
Lost my other job because they hate my kind
And these women, lord, they don’t appreciate an honest working man
Take a little off the top but leave the sideburns
 
What kind of clip joint do you think I’m running here?
I’m a barber not a shrink and I will not shed a tear
For all your hard luck stories, so get your ass out of my chair,
Or shut your mouth and let me do my work
 
Hey Nick, I need a shave 
The sheriff’s knocking on my door
I cannot pay the rent til that insurance check clears
It wasn’t my fault you know, the judge has got it in for me 
Don’t forget the mustache and the eyebrows 
 
What kind of clip joint do you think I’m running here?
I’m a barber not a shrink and I will not shed a tear
For all your hard luck stories, so get your ass out of my chair,
Or shut your mouth and let me do my work
 
BRIDGE
For a twenty dollar bill I’ll make you look like George Clooney 
At least above the ears, I’m no magician here!
But I cannot solve your other problems- get yourself an attorney,
A therapist, a hooker or a fix 


Hey Nick, I need a favor 
I’m trying to clean up my act
Don’t need to fly this freak flag any longer
The kids down at the hospital, they need it more than me
I got nothing left to donate but my hair

CHORUS 2
Now, that’s the kind of service I can really get behind
I’m a barber not a preacher but I know the way to    love
There’s no charge today, get your ass into my chair
And we’ll deliver it together if you’d like

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from Diamond​/​Stone, released March 3, 2023
Lyrics: Hank Stone
Music: Ben Diamond

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Most excellent songwright. Interpretive singer and guitarist. Harmonica hobbyist.

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