Down On The Corner
Intro:
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(riffs 1 and 2 continue through verses along with rhythm guitar)
Verse 1:
C G C
Early in the evenin' just about supper time,
G C
over by the courthouse,they're starting to unwind,
F
four kids on the corner, trying to bring you up,
C G C
Willy picks a tune out and he blows it on the harp.
Chorus:
F C G C
Down on the corner, out in the street,
F C G C
Willy and the Poorboys are playin' bring a nickel, tap your feet.
Verse 2:
Rooster hits the washboard, and people just gotta smile,
Blinky thumps the gut bass and solos for awhile.
Poor-boy twangs the rhythm out On his Kalamazoo.
And Willy goes in to a dance and doubles on Kazoo.
repeat chorus:
3rd verse:
You don't need a penny just to hang around,
but if you 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.
Riff 1
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Riff 2
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