Down on the corner
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1. Early in the
evening just about supper time,
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over by the courthouse, they're starting to
unwind ,
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four kids on the corner, trying to bring you up,
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Willy picks a tune out and he blows it on
the harp.
Down on the
corner, out in the street,
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Willy and the Poorboys
are playin' bring a nickel, tap your
feet.
2. Rooster hits the
washboard, and people just gotta smile,
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Blinky thumps the gut bass and solos for
awhile.
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Poor-boy twangs the rhythm out on his
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and Willy goes into a dance and doubles on
Kazoo. + CHORUS
3. You don't need a
penny just to hang around,
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but if you got a nickel won't you lay your
money down.
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Over on the corner, there's a happy noise,
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people come from all around to watch the
magic boy.