Poor Boy

[Verse 1] Well, I used to be a poor boy just like you Used to walk alone, boy, just like you Gave my heart to sweet Mary and she told me the truth Yes, I used to be a poor boy just like you Yes, I used to be a poor boy just like you [Chorus] Listen to me now, children Say “yes sir”, say “yes sir“, say “yes sir” Listen to me now, listen to me now A poor boy, a poor boy, a poor boy [Verse 2] Well, I used to be a poor boy as a matter of fact My mama raised the children, yeah A one room shack Gave my heart to sweet Mary and she don’t give it back Yes, I used to be a poor boy as a matter of fact My mama raised the children in a one room shack [Chorus] Listen to me now, children Say “yes sir”, say “yes sir“, say “yes sir” Listen to me now, listen to me now Poor boy, a poor boy, a poor boy [Verse 3] Well, I used to be a poor boy, livin’ in sin But sinnin’ only led me to the shape I’m in I gave my heart to Mary and she called me a good friend Yes, I used to be a poor boy livin’ in sin Well, I gave my heart to Mary and she called me a friend [Chorus] Listen to me now, children Say “yes sir”, say “yes sir“, say “yes sir” Listen to me now, listen to me now Poor boy, a poor boy, a poor boy (Play it, son Alright now) [Verse 4] Now, I used to be a poor boy just like you Used to walk alone, boy, just like you Gave my heart to Mary and she told me the good truth Yes, I used to be a poor boy just like you Yes, I used to be a poor boy just like you [Chorus] Listen to me now, children Say “yes sir”, say “yes sir“, say “yes sir” Listen to me now, listen to me now