Early in the evenin' 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. Down on the corner Out in the street Willy and the Poorboys are playin' Bring a nickel, tap your feet.
Down on the corner Out in the street Willy and the Poorboys are playin' Bring a nickel, tap your feet.
Blinky thumbs the gutbass and solos for a while. Poorboy twangs the rhythm out on his kalamazoo. Willy goes into a dance and doubles on kazoo.
Down on the corner Out in the street Willy and the Poorboys are playin' Bring a nickel, tap your feet.
You don't need a penny just to hang around. But if you've 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.
Down on the corner Out in the street Willy and the Poorboys are playin' Bring a nickel, tap your feet.