*ONE BUM TOWN

                                                                                                                        DEL REEVES



The old census taker bans my name from this town's population 

Misfit ain't to the word I'd use to fit my situation 

My predicaments known to every bum for miles around

It's my misfortune to be fortunate bummin' and in a one bum town 



Since I cannot afford a cup I've been sticking out my hand 

You should see that things I get safety pins and rubber bands 

It's so embarrassing  ‘cause my homemade sunglasses keep falling down 

Somebody up there has got it in for me bummin' in a one bum town



We'll Sheriff Brown has passed a law that prohibits all givin'

But one stop sign gives  tourists  time to help me make a livin'

Ballpoint pens have forced me to close my pencil business down 

The side cops  take turns walking up and down the sides 

Bummin' in a one bum town