He’s just sittin’ on a corner, wastin’ time He’s just sittin’ on a corner, wastin’ time Wastin’ all his precious time, wastin’ all his time Everyone, never wonderin’ why She just spends all her money, half the rent On dresses and jewelry and playin’ cards Playin’ cards from dawn till night Playin’ cards all night Everyone, never wonderin’ why Outside the window see the people below Life cast a shadow on their faces He’s too lost to admit it, sends regards To friends of the family at Christmastime Sends regards to all he knows Sends regards to most Everyone, never wondering why Outside the window see the people below Life cast a shadow on their faces He’s just sittin’ on a corner, wastin’ time He’s just sittin’ on a corner, wastin’ time Wastin’ all his precious time, wastin’ all his time Everyone, never wondering why