Down On The Corner - Creedence Clearwater Revival
Song Lyrics
/ Chart History / Artist Information

  • Written by John Fogerty
  • Originally performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR)
  • The song hit #3 on the Billboard Magazine Top 40 chart in 1969

Other songs by Creedence Clearwater Revival performed by Oracle:


Song Lyrics - Down On The Corner

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 got to smile
Blinky thumps the gut bass and solos for a while.
Poorboy twangs the rhythm out on his Kalamazoo.
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.
Down on the corner, out in the street,
Willy and the Poorboys are playin'
Bring a nickel, tap your feet.

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 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.


Note that the lyrics posted here are those as interpreted and performed by The Oracle Band. In a few cases we have taken some liberties with the lyrics to make them more appropriate for tasteful gatherings. Their use here is intended as an aid for people in selecting music for their wedding reception or private party, and may not be reproduced for any commercial, for-profit use.

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