He's like the gutter people babe No pride his face displays Has he slept for hours or has he lain there many days? Still there's a smile on his face Through all the dirt and grime At least a credit due the man He don't stoop down to crime.
Yeah, people pass him on the street They hide their face in shame He's treated poorly with disgrace Just another one of life's many heroes Well it's a case of livin' hard-reality
Beggar man you got to stand up real tall Beggar man you got to live for today Don't take your heart and throw it away. Beggin' life's a hassle baby Daddy was a real proud man Bad luck brought him to his knees Yea beggin' you for a buck Why doncha just give it to him it might just change his luck.
Beggar man you got to stand up real tall Beggar man you got to live for today Don't take your heart and throw it away.