John Brown

John Brown's dancing with a cowbell in his hand Holding court on the sidewalk waiting for the band to jam Street-stained junkie jacket Faded shots of Shorthair's band He yells "police" to the mangy dog he calls triggerman Gimme a dollar Gimme a beer Wanna show you something papa come over here Everybody knows him 'cause he just keeps hanging 'round Everybody and their grandma knows John Brown Johnny's high and tight Tweaked out to the beat Laughing at the ladies It ain't nothing sweet He says whatcha doin baby What's goin on with you Ducks down through the alley Round the corner Back by two He's getting a dollar Getting a beer Wanna show you something papa come over here Everybody knows him 'cause he just keeps hanging 'round Everybody and their grandma knows John Brown When you're feeling low He'll take away the pain He'll smile at you and it feels like An umbrella in the rain A saint with a crooked halo A prince without a throne A fictitious head of state Of the sidewalk he calls home Gimme a dollar Gimme a beer Wanna show you something papa come over here Everybody loves him I'm so glad that he's around Everybody and their grandma knows John Brown