Stealing and robbing is taking place
 Because tricks ain't walking, tricks ain't walking no more
 Tricks ain't walking, tricks ain't walking no more
 And I'm going to grab somebody if I don't make me some dough

 I'm going to do just like a blind man, stand and beg for change
 Tell these tricking policemen change my second name
 Because tricks ain't walking, tricks ain't walking no more
 Tricks ain't walking, tricks ain't walking no more
 And I've got to make no money, I don't care where I go

 I'm going to learn these walking tricks what it's all about
 I'm going to get them in my house and ain't going to let them out
 Because tricks ain't walking, tricks ain't walking no more
 Tricks ain't walking, tricks ain't walking no more
 And I can't make no money, I don't care where I go

 I got up this morning with the rising sun
 Been walking all day and I haven't caught a one
 Because tricks ain't walking, tricks ain't walking no more
 Tricks ain't walking, tricks ain't walking no more
 And I can't make a dime, I don't care where I go

 I got up this morning, feeling tough
 I got to calling my tricks and it's rough, rough, rough
 Because tricks ain't walking, tricks ain't walking no more
 Tricks ain't walking, tricks ain't walking no more
 And I have to change my luck if I have to move next door