1. Early in the evening just about supper time, over by the courthouse, they're starting to unwind ,

2. Rooster hits the washboard, and people just gotta smile, Blinky thumps the gut bass and solos for awhile.

3. You don't need a penny just to hang around, but if you got a nickel won't you lay your money down.

1. four kids on the corner, trying to bring you up, Willy picks a tune out and he blows it on the harp.

2. Poor-boy twangs the rhythm out on his Kalamazoo, and Willy goes into a dance and doubles on Kazoo

3. 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.