EARLY IN THE MORNING  (C.C.R.)
 
 
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Early in the evenin' just about supper time,
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over by the courthouse, they're starting to unwind 
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four kids on the corner, trying to bring you up,
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Willy picks a tune out and he blows it on the harp.


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Down on the corner, out in the street, Willy and the Poorboys are playin'
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bring a nickel, tap your feet.


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Rooster hits the washboard, and people just gotta smile,
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Blinky thumps the gut bass and solos for awhile. 
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Poor-boy twangs the rhythm out on his Kalamazoo.
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And Willy goes in to a dance and doubles on Kazoo.


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Down on the corner, out in the street, Willy and the Poorboys are playin'
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bring a nickel, tap your feet.


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You don't need a penny just to hang around,
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but if you got a nickel won't you lay your money down.  
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Over on the corner, there's a happy noise,  
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people come from all around to watch the magic boy.


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Down on the corner, out in the street, Willy and the Poorboys are playin'
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bring a nickel, tap your feet.