I Am A Lonesome Hobo lyrics

by Bob Dylan

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 ev`rything
`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.
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