Early on the evening just about suppertime. Over by the courthouse they're startin' to unwind. Poor kids on the corner tryin' to bring you up. Willie picks a tune out and he knows they gonna start. . Down on the corner. Out in the street. Willie and the Poor Boys are playin'. Bring a nickel tap your feet. . Johnny hits the washboard people just gotta smile. Robby thumbs a gut-bass and solos for a while. Poor boy brings the rhythm on his kalamazoo. And Willie goes into a dance doubles on kazoo Hey!. . Down on the corner. Out in the street. Willie and the Poor Boys are playin'. Bring a nickel tap your feet. . Down on the corner. Out in the street. Willie and the Poor Boys are playin'. Bring a nickel tap your feet. . Down on the corner. Out in the street. Willie 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. Willie and the Poor Boys are playin'. Bring a nickel tap your feet. (repeat and fade). .