Lyrics of
Down On The Corner

Down On The Corner by Creedence Clearwater Revival tells the story of a fictional band named Willy and the Poorboys, playing on the corner to cheer people up. The inspiration came from John Fogertys ability to craft stories in his songs, along with a simplicity that resonates with folksy and blue-collar themes.

Early in the evenin', 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 playin',
bring a nickel, tap your feet.

Rooster hits the washboard, and people just gotta smile. Blinky thumps the
gut bass and solos for a while. Poorboy twangs the rhythm out on his
Kalamazoo. And Willy goes into a dance and doubles on Kazoo.

Down on the corner, out in the street. Willy and the Poorboys are playin',
bring a nickel, tap your feet.
Riff 1 Riff 1 Riff 2 Riff 1
Down on the corner, out in the street. Willy and the Poorboys are playin',
bring a nickel, tap your feet.
Riff 1 Riff 1 Riff 2 Riff 1

You don't need a penny just to hang around. But if you 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 playin',
bring a nickel, tap your feet.
Down on the corner, out in the street. Willy and the Poorboys are playin',
bring a nickel, tap your feet.
Down on the corner, out in the street. Willy and the Poorboys are playin',
bring a nickel, tap your feet.
Down on the corner, out in the street. Willy and the Poorboys are playin',
(fade out)