Hey Mr. Businessman

Please take me as I am

I'm ready to go straight

but it's not easy

When you don't have no money

And if you take a chance

I know you won't be sorry

Hard times all around

Hard Station in the town



She came to me this morning

Came to my brother's place

Cards laid out on the table

Tears streaming down her face



So Mr. Businessman

Please take me as I am

I'm ready to go straight

but it's not easy

When you don't have no money

So listen to me please

I know you won't be sorry

Hard times all around

Hard Station in the town



Round here you get downhearted

It's more than a man can take

Friends making propositions

That was my first mistake



So Mr. Businessman

Please take me as I am

I'm ready to go straight

but it's not easy

When you don't have no money

So listen to me please

I know you won't be sorry

Hard times all around

Hard Station in the town