Lyrics Miriam Makeba

Miriam Makeba

Down On The Corner

Early in the evening 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 playing

Bring a nickel; tap your feet

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 playing

Bring a nickel; tap your feet

Down on the corner, out in the street,

Willy and the Poorboys are playing

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 playing

Bring a nickel; tap your feet

Down on the corner, out in the street,

Willy and the Poorboys are playing

Bring a nickel; tap your feet