G D G There was once a time when everything was cheap,D But now prices almost puts a man to sleep.G When we pay our grocery bill,C G We just feel like making our willD G Tell me how can a poor man stand such times and live? [Verse 2]D G I remember when dry goods were cheap as dirt,D We could take two bits and buy a dandy shirt.G Now we pay three bucks or more,C G Maybe get a shirt that another man woreD G Tell me how can a poor man stand such times and live? [Refrain]G D G G [Verse 3]D G Well, I used to trade with a man by the name of Gray,D Flour was fifty cents for a twenty-four pound bag.G Now it's a dollar and a half beside,C G Just like skinning a flea for the hideD G Tell me how can a poor man stand such times and live? [Verse 4]D G Oh, the schools we have today ain't worth a cent,D But they see to it that every child is sent.G If we don't send everyday,C G We have a heavy fine to payD G Tell me how can a poor man stand such times and live? [Refrain]G D G G [Verse 5]D G Prohibition's good if 'tis conducted right,D There's no sense in shooting a man 'til he shows flight.G Officers kill without a cause,C G Then complain about funny lawsD G Tell me how can a poor man stand such times and live? [Verse 6]D G Most all preachers preach for dough and not for souls,D That's what keeps a poor man always in a hole.G We can hardly get our breath,C G Taxed and schooled and preached to deathD G Tell me how can a poor man stand such times and live? [Refrain]G D G G [Verse 7]D G Oh, it's time for every man to be awake,D We pay fifty cents a pound when we ask for steak.G When we get our package home,C G Got a little wad of paper with gristle and boneD G Tell me how can a poor man stand such times and live? [Verse 8]D G Well, the doctor comes around with a face so bright,D And he says in a little while you'll be alright.G All he gives is a humbug pill,C G Dose of dope and a great big billD G Tell me how can a poor man stand such times and live?
How Can A Poor Man Stand Such Times And Live
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