I Am a Lonesome Hobo

                            I am a lonesome hobo Without family or friends       Where another man's life might begin That's exactly where mine ends      I have tried my hand at bribery Blackmail and deceit       And I've served time for everything 'Cept beggin' on the street                      Well once I was rather prosperous There was nothing I did lack      I had fourteen-karat gold in my mouth And silk upon my back       But I did not trust my brother I carried him to blame        Which led me to my fatal doom To wander off in shame                                Kind ladies and kind gentlemen Soon I will be gone        But let me just warn you all Before I do pass on Stay free from petty jealousies Live by no man's code       And hold your judgment for yourself Lest you wind up on this road