Early in the evening, just about supper time 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 startDown on the corner Out in the street Willie and the Poor Boys are playin' Bring a nickel, tap your feetJohnny hits the washboard, people just gotta smile Robby thumbs a gut-ba** and solos for a while Poor boy brings the rhythm on his Kalamazoo And Willie goes into a dance, doubles on kazoo, heyDown on the corner Out in the street Willie and the Poor Boys are playin' Bring a nickel, tap your feetDown on the corner Out in the street Willie and the Poor Boys are playin' Bring a nickel, tap your feetDown on the corner Out in the street Willie and the Poor Boys are playin' Bring a nickel, tap your feetYou 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 boyDown on the corner Out in the street Willie and the Poor Boys are playin' Bring a nickel, tap your feetDown on the corner Out in the street Willie and the Poor Boys are playin' Bring a nickel, tap your feetDown on the corner Out in the street Willie and the Poor Boys are playin' Bring a nickel, tap your feet ...