Let a Poor Man Be

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 aroundWoman, please let a poor man be

Let a poor man be

Columbia girl, please let a poor man be

Let a poor man beI'm gonna build a castle out of Goodyear tires

Cinder block and busted doors, that's where I'll retire

Gonna dig a mote, fill it up with ale

Not much of a defense I know but the supply never failsWoman, please let a poor man be

Let a poor man be

Columbia girl, please, please let a poor man be

Let a poor man beWhen you come knocking all in tears

Wringing hands and genuflecting

You'll understand that I am a busy man

And my subjects demand my attentionThese walls don't build themselves

And I am running out of time

So if you desire anything else

You had better get in lineWoman, 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 beWoman, 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