Down on the Corner
Street Harmony: Willy and the Poor Boys Bring Musical Joy
Lyrics
Early in the evenin' just about supper time
Early evening, close to dinner time.
Over by the courthouse they're starting to unwind
Activity near the courthouse is calming down.
Four kids on the corner trying to bring you up
Four kids on the street trying to entertain.
Willy picks a tune out and he blows it on the harp
Willy plays a tune on the harmonica.
Down on the corner
Describes the scene on the corner.
Out in the street
The action extends to the street.
Willy and the Poor Boys are playin'
Willy and the Poor Boys are the musicians.
Bring a nickel, tap your feet
Invites listeners to bring a nickel and enjoy the music.
Rooster hits the washboard and people just got to smile
The rooster plays the washboard, bringing joy.
Blinky thumps the gut bass and solos for a while
Blinky plays the bass and takes a solo.
Poor Boy twangs the rhythm out on his kalamazoo
Poor Boy plays rhythm on his kalamazoo.
And Willy goes into a dance and doubles on kazoo
Willy dances and plays the kazoo simultaneously.
Down on the corner
Reiterates the scene on the corner.
Out in the street
Confirms the musical activity in the street.
Willy and the Poor Boys are playin'
Reaffirms Willy and the Poor Boys playing music.
Bring a nickel, tap your feet
Encourages people to enjoy the music by tapping their feet.
Down on the corner
Repeat of the scene on the corner.
Out in the street
Repeat of the musical activity in the street.
Willy and the Poor Boys are playin'
Repeat of Willy and the Poor Boys playing music.
Bring a nickel, tap your feet
Repeat of encouraging people to tap their feet.
You don't need a penny just to hang around
No need for money to be present.
But if you've got a nickel, won't you lay your money down?
If you have a nickel, contribute to the music.
Over on the corner there's a happy noise
There's a joyful atmosphere on the corner.
People come from all around to watch the magic boy
People gather to witness a magical performance.
Down on the corner
Reiteration of the scene on the corner.
Out in the street
Reiteration of musical activity in the street.
Willy and the Poor Boys are playin'
Reiteration of Willy and the Poor Boys playing music.
Bring a nickel, tap your feet
Reiteration of encouraging people to tap their feet.
Down on the corner
Repeat of the scene on the corner.
Out in the street
Repeat of musical activity in the street.
Willy and the Poor Boys are playin'
Repeat of Willy and the Poor Boys playing music.
Bring a nickel, tap your feet
Repeat of encouraging people to tap their feet.
Down on the corner
Repeat of the scene on the corner.
Out in the street
Repeat of musical activity in the street.
Willy and the Poor Boys are playin'
Repeat of Willy and the Poor Boys playing music.
Bring a nickel, tap your feet
Repeat of encouraging people to tap their feet.
Down on the corner
Repeat of the scene on the corner.
Out in the street
Repeat of musical activity in the street.
Willy and the Poor Boys are playin'
Repeat of Willy and the Poor Boys playing music.
Bring a nickel, tap your feet
Repeat of encouraging people to tap their feet.
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