A música Down On The Corner da banda Creedence Clearwater Revival fala sobre uma banda fictícia chamada Willy and the Poorboys, que tocava na esquina para alegrar as pessoas. A inspiração veio da habilidade de John Fogerty de criar histórias em suas músicas, juntamente com uma simplicidade que ressoa com os temas populares e trabalhadores.
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Early in the evenin', just about supper time. Over by the courthouse,
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they're starting to unwind. 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. Blinky thumps the
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gut bass and solos for a while. Poorboy twangs the rhythm out on his
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Kalamazoo. And Willy goes into 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. Riff 1 Riff 1 Riff 2 Riff 1
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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. Riff 1 Riff 1 Riff 2 Riff 1
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You don't need a penny just to hang around. But if you got a nickel, won't
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you lay your money down. 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.
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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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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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Down on the corner, out in the street. Willy and the Poorboys are playin', (fade out)