Shoeshine Johnny's just doin' time
Settin' up shop at the five and dime
Seen a whole lot of miles... got a few more to go
Everyone says he's a humble man
Tell ya bout life like no one can
With a wink and a smile he'd let ya know
All kinda people come from miles around
Just to hear Johnny tell his stories
Talk about the days gone by
Talkin' bout future glory
Round round round lie goes
Tell you how the good Lord knows
He'd be shinin' most every day
Sit right down listen what he says
Some like to play with fire
But there's a love that's higher
And you know the Lord's been good to me for sure
Hard times can come and go
But one thing for sure I know
When I die
The richest man I'll be
Lookin' back I remember the times
laughin-and-a-jokin-and-a-feelin fine
Ol