He's a beggar on a street corner

To most passers by that's all he is

Playing a black pawnbroker

Moon dog is



But to me he's something special

As he sits alone a-playing his drum

If I play he's right here with me

Moon dog is



All you people who did see him

Won't you tell me what I misseed

By never seeing this son of rhythm

'Cause that's what Moon Dog is