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Version 1 Version 2 Version 3 Version 4The strum pattern for this song has many ups in it, you can customize it to fit the way you play the song if you'd like. Strum pattern: D U U D D U U U D, played through chorus and verses. D A7 D Early in the evenin' just about supper time, over by the courthouse, A7 D G D they're starting to unwind, four kids on the corner, trying to bring you up, A7 D Willy picks a tune out and he blows it on the harp. G D A7 D G D Down on the corner, out in the street, Willy and the Poorboys are playin' A7 D bring a nickel, tap your feet. D A7 D Rooster hits the washboard, and people just gotta smile, Blinky thumps the A7 D G D gut bass and solos for awhile. Poor-boy twangs the rhythm out on his A7 D Kalamazoo. And Willy goes in to a dance and doubles on Kazoo. G D A7 D G D Down on the corner, out in the street, Willy and the Poorboys are playin' A7 C bring a nickel, tap your feet. D A7 D You don't need a penny just to hang around, but if you got a nickel won't A7 D G D you lay your money down. Over on the corner, there's a happy noise, A7 D people come from all around to watch the magic boy. (Repeat chorus several times & fade) G D A7 D G D Down on the corner, out in the street, Willy and the Poorboys are playin' A7 C bring a nickel, tap your feet.