HOW CAN A POOR MAN STAND SUCH TIMES AND LIVE
How can a poor man stand such times and live?
How can a poor man stand such times and live?
Well, I give all I"ve got to give
I get my pay and say, 'is this it?'
How can a poor man stand such times and live?
The doctor comes around with his face all bright
And he swears, in a little while, it"ll be alright
All he gives you is a humbug pill
A dose of dope and a great big bill
How can a poor man stand such times and live?
There once was a time when everything was cheap
But the prices nowadays nearly put the man to sleep
When we get out grocery bill
We feel like makin" out our will
How can a poor man stand such times and live?
How can a poor man stand such times and live
How can a poor man stand such times and live
Well, I give all I"ve got to give
I get my pay and say, 'is this it?'
How can a poor man stand such times and live?
This poor boy"s got some big plans of his own
I"m gonna call up a coupla friends on the telephone
Tell "em, 'Bring some records, bring some beer,
We can just hang out over here
How can a poor man stand such times and live
How can a poor man stand such times and live?
How can a poor man stand such times and live?
Well, I give all I"ve got to give
I get my pay and say, 'is this it?'
How can a poor man stand such times and live?
By Blind Alfred Reed
©Peer International Corp.
Additional lyrics by Scott Kempner
How can a poor man stand such times and live?
How can a poor man stand such times and live?
Well, I give all I"ve got to give
I get my pay and say, 'is this it?'
How can a poor man stand such times and live?
The doctor comes around with his face all bright
And he swears, in a little while, it"ll be alright
All he gives you is a humbug pill
A dose of dope and a great big bill
How can a poor man stand such times and live?
There once was a time when everything was cheap
But the prices nowadays nearly put the man to sleep
When we get out grocery bill
We feel like makin" out our will
How can a poor man stand such times and live?
How can a poor man stand such times and live
How can a poor man stand such times and live
Well, I give all I"ve got to give
I get my pay and say, 'is this it?'
How can a poor man stand such times and live?
This poor boy"s got some big plans of his own
I"m gonna call up a coupla friends on the telephone
Tell "em, 'Bring some records, bring some beer,
We can just hang out over here
How can a poor man stand such times and live
How can a poor man stand such times and live?
How can a poor man stand such times and live?
Well, I give all I"ve got to give
I get my pay and say, 'is this it?'
How can a poor man stand such times and live?
By Blind Alfred Reed
©Peer International Corp.
Additional lyrics by Scott Kempner