Early in the evening, just about supper time

Over by the courthouse, they're starting to unwind

Four kids on the corner, trying to bring you up

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



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Down on the corner, out in the street

Willy and the Poorboys are playing

Bring a nickel, tap your feet.



Rooster hits the washboard and people just got to smile

Blink thumps the gut bass and solos for awhile

Poorboy twangs the rhythm out on his kalamazoo

And Willy goes into a dance and doubles on kazoo.



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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.



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