Penny On The Floor

The Clarks · Between Now and Then - Retrospective [2005]

There's a penny on the floor and you're gone

The television's on

Have you found another man to take my place



There's a penny on the floor and I'm wise

I try to see in your eyes

But all I see is a reflection of my face



There's a penny on the floor and you're gone

I'm tryin' to right what's wrong

A stronger man might do it with more grace



There's a penny on the floor and I'm wise

I look up to the skies

I cry and pray and I stare out into space



There's a penny on the floor and you're standin' at the door

Turn around and say good bye

A woman like you comes around just once a life



There's a penny on the floor and I'm strong

I try to carry on,

Realize that no one can take your place



There's a penny on the floor and I'm fine

I know its gonna take some time

Before I look at you without lookin' at my own face



A penny on the floor

I'm tired of the war

A penny on the track

Are you comin' back?



There's a penny on the floor and it stays

As a tribute to the days

That were spent with you

No one can take them away



There's a penny on the floor and it stays

As a tribute to the ways

You filled my soul with courage, hope, and grace



There's a penny on the floor and you're standin' at the door

Turn around and say good bye

A woman like you comes around just once a life



There's a penny on the floor and you're standin' at the door

Turn around and say good bye

A woman like you comes around

And won't bring me down

Penny On The Floor

The Clarks are an English indie rock band known for their melodic sensibilities and enduring presence in the UK music scene. Formed in the late 1980s, the group has cultivated a distinct sound that blends jangly guitars with introspective songwriting. Penny On The Floor appears on their 2005 retrospective collection, Between Now and Then, which serves as a comprehensive overview of their extensive discography. This track exemplifies the band's ability to craft accessible yet emotionally resonant rock music that has sustained their career across decades. While the song is part of a later compilation, it reflects the consistent quality found throughout their body of work, from their early independent releases to their more mature recordings. The Clarks continue to be celebrated for their contribution to the British indie landscape, maintaining a loyal following through steady output and live performances.