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 ev´rything
´Cept beggin´ on the street.

Well, once I was rather prosperous,
There was nothing I did lack.
I had fourteen-karat 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 fatal doom,
To wander off in shame.

Kind ladies and kind gentlemen,
Soon I will be gone,
But let me just warn you all,
Before I do pass on;
Stay free from petty jealousies,

Live by no man´s code,
And hold your judgment for yourself
Lest you wind up on this road.