Early in the evenin' just about supper time Over by the courthouse they're starting to unwind Four kids on the corner trying to bring you up Willy picks a tune out and he blows it on the harp Down on the corner, out in the street Willy and the Poorboys are playin' Bring a nickel; tap your feet A rooster hits the washboard and people just got to smile Blinky thumps the gut bass and solos for a while Poorboy twangs the rhythm out on his kalamazoo Willy goes into a dance and doubles on kazoo Down on the corner, out in the street Willy and the Poorboys are playin' Bring a nickel; tap your feet ♪ Down on the corner, out in the street Willy and the Poorboys are playin' Bring a nickel; tap your feet ♪ You don't need a penny just to hang around But if you've got a nickel, won't you 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 Willy and the Poorboys are playin' Bring a nickel; tap your feet Down on the corner, out in the street Willy and the Poorboys are playin' Bring a nickel; tap your feet Down on the corner, out in the street Willy and the Poorboys are playin' Bring a nickel; tap your feet I want you to know Our ragtag there on the drums is one of the best You will ever see Playin' his heart out for you Mister John Bono