Early in the evenin' just about supper time

Over by the courthouse, they're startin' to unwind.

Poor kids on the corner try to bring you up.

Willy picks a tune out and he blows it on the hum.



Down on the corner, out in the street,

Willy 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 out on his kalamazoo

And Willy goes into a dance; doubles on his lou.



Down on the corner, out in the street,

Willy and the poor boys are playin';

Bring a nickel. Tap your feet.



Down on the corner, out in the street,

Willy and the poor boys are playin';

Bring a nickel. Tap your feet.



You don't need a penny 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 noise.

People come from all around to watch the magic boy.



Down on the corner, out in the street,

Willy and the poor boys are playin';

Bring a nickel. Tap your feet.



Down on the corner, out in the street,

Willy and the poor boys are playin';

Bring a nickel. Tap your feet.



Down on the corner, out in the street,

Willy and the poor boys are playin';

Bring a nickel. Tap your feet.



Down on the corner, out in the street