Lyrics:

“Between the 1 and the 9” was named after the subway station Rothberg used to busk at – the #1 and #9 trains passed through it.Right now in the dampness of a tunnel
The old man sits in his wine
He plays his heart with a guitar and a harp
For a little bit of love and a dime
I passed him, know him as a Charlie
Each and every passing day
Our eyes had met, but we hadn't yet
Til he asked me if I know how to play
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So we put on a harmony
And our senses woke that day, yeah
Tell me mister, do you have the time now?
It's 24/7 on the Avenue Line
Throw me some notes
For a change of mind
Between the 1 and the 9
Between the 1 and the 9
What happened next
The thing I like the best
People started listening in
They took a pause
From business at large
To turn and drop a frown to a grin

There was a lady
She pulled me aside
She said I could be living large
In her Mercedes, we went for a ride
And y'know, that was when I put her in charge
(Chorus)
'Guitar'
(Chorus)
Between the 1 and the 9
Between the 1 and the 9