Early on the evening Just about suppertime Over by the courthouse They're startin' to unwind Poor kids on the corner Tryin' to bring you up Willie picks a tune out And he blows it on the hum
CHORUS: Down on the corner Out in the street Willie and the Poor Boys are playin' Bring a nickel Tap your feet
Gersta hits the white bow People just gotta smile Lucas thumbs a gut-bass Yeah Solos for a while Poor Boy brings the rhythym On his kalamazoo And Willie goes into a dance Doubles on his lou
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You don't need a pinhead just to hang around But if you got a nickel Won't ya lay your money down Over on the corner There's a happy guy People come from all around To watch the magic boy