(Alfred Reed) 

(G) - (C) - (G7) - (D) - (D7) - (Am) 



(G) I remember a time when every (D) thing was (G) cheap 

Now prices nearly puts a man to (D) sleep 

(D7) Well, when we (G) get our grocery (G7) bill 

We (C) feel like making our (Am) will 

Tell me, (G) how can a poor man (D7) stand such times and (G) live ? 

Tell me, (G) how can a poor man (D7) stand such times and (G) live ? 



Well, the doctor comes around with his face all bright 

And he says, "In a little while you'll be all right!" 

Well, all he gives is a humbug pill 

Dose of dope and a great big bill 

Tell me, how can a poor man stand such times and live ? 

Tell me, how can a poor man stand such times and live ? 



Most preachers, well, they preach for gold and not for soul 

Well, that's what keeps us poor folks always in a hole 

Now, we can hardly get our breath 

Taxed and schooled and preached to death 

Tell me, how can a poor man stand such times and live ? 

Tell me, how can a poor man stand such times and live ?