Down on the Corner
Big Country Lyrics

Early in the evenin', just about supper time
It's evening, and almost dinner time.

Over by the courthouse they're starting to unwind
Near the courthouse, people are starting to relax and have fun.

Four kids on the corner trying to bring you up
There are four young people on the corner trying to entertain you.

Willy picks a tune out and he blows it on the harp
Willy is playing a melody on the harmonica.

Down on the corner, out in the street
On the street corner, there is a performance happening.

Willy and the Poorboys are playin'
A group called Willy and the Poorboys is performing.

Bring your nickel, tap your feet
Come and watch the show, and move your feet to the rhythm. If you have a nickel, feel free to give it as a tip.

Rooster hits the washboard people just got to smile
Rooster is playing the washboard, and it makes people feel happy.

Blinky, thumps the gut bass and he solos for a while
Blinky is playing the acoustic double bass, and he is taking a turn to solo.

Poorboy twangs the rhythm man on his kalamazoo
One member of Willy and the Poorboys, called Poorboy, is playing a kalamazoo in a rhythmic way.

Willy goes into a dance and doubles on kazoo
Willy starts dancing and plays the kazoo at the same time.

You don't need a penny just to hang around
You don't need any money to stay and watch the performance.

But if you've got a nickel, won't you lay your money down?
If you have a nickel, you can tip the performers.

Over on the corner there's a happy noise
The atmosphere on the street corner is joyful.

People come from all around to hear the magic boys
Many people from different places come to watch the show and listen to the band, who are called the magic boys.

Down on the corner, out in the street
On the corner of the street, there is a performance.

Willy and the Poorboys are playin'
The band Willy and the Poorboys are performing.

Bring your nickel, tap your feet
Come and watch the show, move your feet to the music, and tip the band if you can.

Down on the corner
The place is on the corner of the street.