Discover the story of the song > Love At The Five And Dime – Nanci Griffith

The song tells the story of Rita and her partner Eddie who met when they were young and used to dance and sing at the five and dime store. They fell in love and got married, but faced some challenges when Eddie's bandmate took a liking to Rita. However, they worked through it and kept their love strong over the years, even when Eddie's arthritis prevented him from playing music anymore. The chorus repeats throughout the song, encouraging the listener to dance a little closer because it's closing time and love is on sale tonight at the five and dime.