Down on the corner

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Early in the evening, just about supper time
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Over by the courthouse, they’re starting to unwind
F C
Four kids on the corner, trying to bring you up
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Willy picks a tune out and, he blows it on the harp
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refrain Down on the corner, out in the street
F C
Willy and the poor boys are playing
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Bring a nickel, tap your feet +intro
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Rooster hits the washboard, people got to smile
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Blinky thumps the gut, bass and solo’s for a while
F C
Poor boy twangs the rhythm, on his Kalamazoo
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Willy goes into a dance, and he doubles on kazoo
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refrain Down on the corner, out in the street
F C
Willy and the poor boys are playing
G7 C
Bring a nickel, tap your feet +intro
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You don’t need a penny, just to hang around
G7 C
But if you got a nickel, won’t you lay your money down ?
F C
Over on the corner, there’s a happy noise
G7 C
People come from miles around, to watch the magic boys
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F C G7 C
refrain Down on the corner, out in the street
F C
Willy and the poor boys are playing
G7 C
Bring a nickel, tap your feet
F C G7 C
refrain Down on the corner, out in the street
F C
Willy and the poor boys are playing
G7 C
Bring a nickel, tap your feet