[C] Early in the evenin [G] just about supper time,

[C] Over by the courthouse they're [G] starting to [C] unwind.

[F] Four kids on the corner [C] trying to bring you up.

Willy picks a tune out and he [G] blows it on the harp.

Chorus:

[F] Down on the [C] corner, [G] out in the [C] street,

Willy and the [F] poorboys are [C] playin;

Bring a [G] nickel; tap your [C] feet.

[C] Rooster hits the washboard and [G] people just got to smile,

[C] Blinky, thumps the gut bass and [G] solos for a while.

[F] Poorboy twangs the rhythm out [C] on his kalamazoo.

[C] Willy goes into a dance and [G] doubles on [C] kazoo.

Chorus:

[F] Down on the [C] corner, [G] out in the [C] street,

Willy and the [F] poorboys are [C] playin;

Bring a [G] nickel; tap your [C] feet.

Instrumental chorus

Repeat chorus (with singing)

[C] You don't need a penny [G] just to hang around,

[C] But if youve got a nickel, wont you [G] lay your money down?

[F] Over on the corner [C] theres a happy noise.

[C] People come from all around to [G] watch the magic boy.

Chorus:

[F] Down on the [C] corner, [G] out in the [C] street,

Willy and the [F] poorboys are [C] playin;

Bring a [G] nickel; tap your [C] feet.

Repeat Chorus x