performed by kris kristofferson Beggar standin' on the corner sing your song Sing it for a dime Bring them all the pain you carried down the line Your music's flyin' post their ears Goin' through your troubles for the herd to follow The out of tune ravings of the crippled crow Movin' down the ladder slow Where your friends on knee will help you And the cup-o tin you carry Is just a ticket to get you in Beggar standin' on the corner dry your eye You're tiring now The tears you're tastin' now are only salty time Your music's lasted thru the year Goin' through your troubles for the herd to follow The out of tune ravings of rhe crippled crow Movin' down the ladder slow Where your friends on knee will help you And the crown of thorns you're wearing Is just a ticket to get you in The out of tune ravings of the crippled crow Moving down the ladder slow Where your friends on knee will help you The out of tune ravings of the crippled crow Moving down the ladder slow Where your friends on knee will help you Words & music by donna weiss