[Verse 1]
Beggar standin' on the corner, sing your song
Sing it for a dime
Bring them all the pain you've carried down the line
Your music's flying past their ear
Goin' through your trouble for the herd to follow

[Chorus]
The out-of-tune raving of the crippled crow
Movin' down the ladder slow
Where your friends on knee will help you
And the cup of tin you carry is just the ticket to get you in

[Verse 2]
Beggar standin' on the corner, dry your eyes
Your time is nigh
The tears you're tastin' now are only salty time
Your music's lasted through the years
Goin' through your troubles for the herd to follow

[Chorus]
The out-of-tune raving of the crippled crow
Movin' down the ladder slow
Where your friends on knee will help you
The crown of thorns you're wearin' is just the ticket to get you in
The out-of-tune raving of the crippled crow
Movin' down the ladder slow
Where your friends on knee will help you
The out-of-tune raving of the crippled crow
(Movin' down the ladder slow)
(Where your friends on knee will help you)