How Can A Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live - Ry Cooder

Well, the doctor comes around with his face all bright

And he says, «In a little while you’ll be all right!»

Well, 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?

Tell me, how can a poor man stand such times and live?

Most preachers, well, they preach for gold and not for soul