Shoe Shine Boy

Shoeshine boy, you work hard all day
Shoeshine boy, got no time to play
Every nickel helps a lot

So shine, shine, shoeshine boy

You find joy in the things you do
Shoeshine boy, seldom ever blue
You're content with what you've got

So shine, shine, shoeshine boy

People look at you with scorn
'Cause your clothes are torn and worn
Still you never whine

You keep walking up and down the street
Pleading with each one you meet

"Brother, can you spare a shine?"

Shoeshine boy, soon the day will come
Shoeshine boy, soon the tune you hum
Every nickel helps a lot

So shine, shine, shoeshine boy