Poor Boy

Well, I used to be a poor boy just like you

Used to walk alone, boy, just like you

Gave my heart to sweet Mary and she told me the truth

Yes, I used to be a poor boy just like you

Yes, I used to be a poor boy just like you

Listen to me now, children

Say "yes sir", say "yes sir", say "yes sir"

Listen to me now, listen to me now

A poor boy, a poor boy, a poor boy

Well, I used to be a poor boy as a matter of fact

My mama raised the children, yeah

A one room shack

Gave my heart to sweet Mary and she don't give it back

Yes, I used to be a poor boy as a matter of fact

My mama raised the children in a one room shack

Listen to me now, children

Say "yes sir", say "yes sir", say "yes sir"

Listen to me now, listen to me now

Poor boy, a poor boy, a poor boy

Well, I used to be a poor boy, livin' in sin

But sinnin' only led me to the shape I'm in

I gave my heart to Mary and she called me a good friend

Yes, I used to be a poor boy livin' in sin

Well, I gave my heart to Mary and she called me a friend

Listen to me now, children

Say "yes sir", say "yes sir", say "yes sir"

Listen to me now, listen to me now

Poor boy, a poor boy, a poor boy

(Play it, son

Alright now)

Now, I used to be a poor boy just like you

Used to walk alone, boy, just like you

Gave my heart to Mary and she told me the good truth

Yes, I used to be a poor boy just like you

Yes, I used to be a poor boy just like you

Listen to me now, children

Say "yes sir", say "yes sir", say "yes sir"

Listen to me now, listen to me now