Life is just a book, every day is a brand new page Life is just a book, every day is a brand new page There is one thing I know, ooh well we have no more pay There is so many people, standing on the corner today There is so many people, standing on the corner today They can't find no job, ooh well and no place to stay Now once I had money, could go most anywhere Wouldn't wear a shirt, after it tear Now my money's gone, done pawned all of my clothes And if I don't make some changes, I'll be sleeping outdoors So take it easy take it easy, Lord how can I rest If you ain't a stone pony, ooh well hard times will bust your vest "Beat it up boys, beat it up Yes Lord yes" Now since prices have went up, on meal and leg bone There's been a‑many person, hung their head and moan But the reason so many. without a place to stay Standing around, depending on the W.P.A So take it easy take it easy, Lord how can I rest If you ain't a stone pony, ooh well hard times will bust your vest