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[Verse]

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Poor old man came from Mississippi
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Nothin' on his mind but a cheap fifth of whiskey
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Playin' his guitar, got into the city
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Workin' on the streets just to make a living
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Well he could sing those coffee house blues
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Mississippi John made it look so easy
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Cigarette behind his ear his eye are lookin' misty
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Really let go when the bottle's half empty
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Singing it loud, his voice is kinda gritty
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He knows he's got nothin' to prove


[Chorus]

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He spends his time playin' in the city
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Won't you lay your money down
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Watchful eyes for someone who will listen
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Won't you lay your money down


[Interlude]

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[Verse 2]

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Everybody said he'd be better off leavin'
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And he knew in his heart that he better start believing
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Better use the talent that the good lord gave him
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To get out of this place he don't need a good reason
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He's giving heart and soul to you


[Chorus 2]

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He spends his time playin' in the city
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Won't you lay your money down
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Watchful eyes for someone who will listen
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Won't you lay your money down


[Solo]

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[Verse 3]

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Look downtown see the man on the corner
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Working so hard just get a dollar
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People walk my want to call him a beggar
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Don't want too much he's just taking what they offer
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Well he's playing each note for you


[Chorus 3]

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He spends his time playin' in the city
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Won't you lay your money down
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Watchful eyes for someone who will listen
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Won't you lay your money down
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He spends his time playin' in the city
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Won't you lay your money down
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Watchful eyes for someone who will listen
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Won't you lay your money down


[Outro]

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Poor old man came from Mississippi
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Nothin' on his mind but a cheap fifth of whiskey
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Playin' his guitar, got into the city
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Workin' on the streets just to make a living