He's like the gutter people babe

No pride his face displays

Has he slept for hours or has he lain there many days?

Still there's a smile on his face

Through all the dirt and grime

At least a credit due the man

He don't stoop down to crime.



Yeah, people pass him on the street

They hide their face in shame

He's treated poorly with disgrace

Man without a name

Just another one of life's many heroes

Of a bourbon society

Well it's a case of livin' hard-reality



Chorus:

Beggar man you got to stand up real tall

Life is no where at all

Beggar man you got to live for today

Don't take your heart and throw it away.

Beggin' life's a hassle baby

People can't you see

Daddy was a real proud man

Bad luck brought him to his knees

Might be standin' there

Yea beggin' you for a buck

Why doncha just give it to him

it might just change his luck.



Chorus:

Beggar man you got to stand up real tall

Life is no where at all

Beggar man you got to live for today

Don't take your heart and throw it away.