Early on the evening, just about suppertime
  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 start
    Down on the corner
  Out in the street
  Willie and the Poor Boys are playin'
  Bring a nickel tap your feet
    Johnny hits the washboard, people just gotta smile
  Robby thumbs a gut-bass and solos for a while
  Poor boy brings the rhythm on his kalamazoo
  And Willie goes into a dance doubles on kazoo, hey!
    Down on the corner
  Out in the street
  Willie and the Poor Boys are playin'
  Bring a nickel tap your feet
    Down on the corner
  Out in the street
  Willie and the Poor Boys are playin'
  Bring a nickel tap your feet
    Down on the corner
  Out in the street
  Willie and the Poor Boys are playin'
  Bring a nickel tap your feet
    You 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 boy
    Down on the corner
  Out in the street
  Willie and the Poor Boys are playin'
  Bring a nickel tap your feet
    [fade out...]