Around the corner a different world Conversation overheard ohhhh Between a man and a saxophone Saxophone and mister drunk and stoned ohhh He only knows one melody You know which one I mean I drop some change in his hat and leave.
Walk into the corner store Through neon signs and revolving doors..ohooh As if just to add to the atmosphere The man behind the counter has a snow white beard That goes all the way down to the floor I like the music on the radio You know which one I mean
And this is how it goes: Da da, da da, da da da (Horns playing)
Outside on the public phone There he is again. Mister drunk and stoned He’s got no money but a golden smile Sidewalk torero wave me by ohhhh I’m whistling his melody You know which one I mean Suddenly he stops playing And looks at me
And the band goes Da da, da da, da da da (Horns playing) Humming