I Am A Lonesome Hobo Songtext / Lyric

I am a lonesome hobo,

Without family or friends

Where another man's life might begin,

That's exactly where mine ends

I have tried my hand at bribery,

Blackmail, and deceit

And I've served time for everything,

'Cept begging on the street

Well, once I was rather prosperous,

There was nothing I did lack;

I had fourteen carat gold in my mouth

And silk upon my back

But I did not trust my brother;

I carried him to blame

Which led me to my fated doom,

To wander off in shame

Kind ladies and kind gentlemen,

Soon I will be gone

Let me just warn you all,

Before I do pass on:

Stay free from petty jealousies,

And live by no man's code,

And hold your judgment for yourself,

Lest you wind up on this road