Down On The Corner

Words and Music by :  

Recorded by Harry Belafonte:
Recording date: 1970
Playing time:  2:42
LP : PRS295


Recorded by Miriam Makeba:
Recording date: 1970
Playing time: 2:32
LP: RS6381
CD: DRG 5255


Lyrics:

Early in the evenin' just about supper time
Over by the courthouse, starting to unwind
Four kids on the corner trying to bring you up
Willy picks a tune out, he blows it on the harp

Down on the corner, out in the street
Willy and the poor boys are playin'
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
Poor boy 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 poor boys are playin'
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 boys

Down on the corner, out in the street
Willy and the poor boys are playin'
Bring a nickel, tap your feet