Early on the evening, just about suppertime
Over by the courthouse they’re startin’ to unwind
Four kids on the corner, tryin’ to bring you up
Willie picks a tune out and he blows it on the harp
CHORUS:
Down on the corner, out in the street
Willie and the Poorboys are playin’
Bring a nickel, tap your feet
Rooster hits the wash board, and people just got to smile
Blinky thumps the gut-bass and solos for a while
Poorboy twangs the rhythm out, on his kalamazoo
Willie goes into a dance and doubles on kazoo
CHORUS:
SOLO
CHORUS:
You don’t need a penny, just to hang around
But if you got a nickel won’t you lay your money down
Over on the corner, there’s a happy noise
People come from all around to watch the magic boy
