How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live Lyrics

The song How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live is performed by Ry Cooder in the album named Show Time in the year 1994 .



Well, the doctor comes around with his face all bright
And he says, "In a little while you'll be all right"
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?

Well there once was a time when every thing was cheap
But now prices nearly puts a man to sleep
When we get our grocery bill, we just feel like making our will
Tell me, how can a poor man stand such times and live?

Prohibitions good if it's conducted right
There's no sense in shooting a man 'til he shows flight
Officers kill without a cause then they complain about the funny laws
Tell me how can a poor man stand such times and live?



Ry Cooder - Show Time

May 1994

  1. School Is Out
  2. Alimony
  3. Viva Seguin
  4. Do Re Mi
  5. Volver, Volver
  6. How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live
  7. Jesus On The Mainline
  8. Dark End Of The Street
  9. Smack Dab In The Middle

How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live