I'm a Gypsy Songman, yes sir, would you like to hear a song?
Pick it for you now, I'll play it all night long
If the blues is all you seein'
This song is what you need
Gypsy Songman passin' by
My whole life is a song and I'll share it with you now
Pickin' and a singin', I'll get by somehow
A dime'll help me please
A smile is all I need
Gypsy Songman passin' by
Kids come a-runnin' as I pass by, they all wanna see
"Hey, Gypsy Songman, play a song for me"
Their eyes glued on the strings
Dancin' as I sing
Gypsy Songman passin' by
I got a stage on every corner, hall on every street
My hat is my coin box, this song is what you need
Now it's swappin' time
This song is for your dime
Gypsy Songman passin' by, ooh-woo!
So, as I leave you now, please remember me this time
I'm the man who sang the song for your nickels and your dimes
Today you saw me play
As I stopped along the way
Gypsy Songman passin' by
