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.

• All Along The Watchtower
• As I Went Out One Morning
• Dear Landlord
• Down Along The Cove
• Drifter's Escape
• I Am a Lonesome Hobo
• I Pity The Poor Immigrant
• I'll Be Your Baby Tonight
• John Wesley Harding
• The Ballad of Frankie Lee & Judas Priest
• The Wicked Messenger