Down on the Corner

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Miriam Makeba

Miriam Makeba (4 March 1932 – 9 November 2008), nicknamed Mama Africa, was a Grammy Award-winning South African singer and civil rights activist. more »

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1970

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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 

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

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