Let a Poor Man Be

[Verse 1]

I’m gonna move to the outskirts of town

Where none of your friends are hanging around

That’s right, I'm gonna move to the other side of town

Where none of your business is hanging around

[Chorus]

Woman, please let a poor man be. Let a poor man be

Columbia, girl, please let a poor man be. Let a poor man be

[Verse 2]

I’m gonna build a castle out of Goodyear tires

Cinderblock and busted doors; that’s where I’ll retire

Gonna dig a moat. Fill it up with ale

Not much of a defense, I know, but the supply never fails

[Chorus]

Woman, please, please let a poor man be. Let a poor man be

Columbia, girl, please, please let a poor man be. Let a poor man be

[Verse 3]

When you come knocking all in tears wringing hands and genuflecting

You'll understand that I am a busy man and my subjects demand my attention

These walls don't build themselves and I am running out of time

So if you desire anything else, you had better get in line

[Chorus]

Woman, please, please, please let a poor man be. Let a poor man be

Columbia, girl, please, please, please let a poor man be. Let a poor man be

Woman, please, please, please let a poor man be. Let a poor man be

Columbia, girl, please, please, please let a poor man be. Let a poor man be