Lay Your Money Down Lyrics - Singles - Tora Tora

Poor old man came from Mississippi 

Nothin' on his mind but a cheap fifth of whiskey 

Playin' his guitar, got into the city 

Workin' on the streets just to make a living 

Well, he could sing those coffee house blues 

Mississippi John made it look so easy 

Cigarette behind his ear, his eye are lookin' misty 

Really let go when the bottle's half empty 

Singing it loud, his voice is kinda gritty 

He knows he's got nothin' to prove 

He spends his time playin' in the city 

Won't you lay your money down 

Watchful eyes for someone who will listen 

Won't you lay your money down 

Everybody said he'd be better off leaving 

And he knew in his heart that he better start believing 

Better use the talent that the good lord gave him 

To get out of this place he don't need a good reason 

He's giving heart and soul to you 

He spends his time playin' in the city 

Won't you lay your money down 

Watchful eyes for someone who will listen 

Won't you lay your money down 

Look downtown see the man on the corner 

Working so hard just get a dollar 

People walk my want to call him a beggar 

Don't want too much he's just taking what they offer 

Well, he's playing each note for you 

Well, he spends his time playin' in the city 

Won't you lay your money down 

Watchful eyes for someone who will listen 

Won't you lay your money down