hello there, mr. passerby. won't you stop and stay a while. listen to this song, and you'll hear why, don't have to tip more than a smile. i'm not a drunk, so please don't glare, there's nothin' in my case, so why look down? come now meet my eyes, please, if you dare. just lookin’ for some change to change that frown. take a moment from hurrying. take a breath, then go on if you must. don't feel guilty, stop worrying. tomorrow i'll be here from dawn to busk. why hello there, dearest little child, you remind me why i stay to sing these songs. make me beam, but don't dance too wild, or mom and dad'll say "run along." take a moment from hurrying. take a breath, then go on if you must. don't feel guilty, stop worrying. tomorrow i'll be here from dawn to busk. be you sad or lost or stressed, relax, and sing along. smile along. smile along. hello there, mr. passerby. won't you stop and stay a while. listen to this song, and you'll hear why, don't have to tip more than a smile. take a moment from hurrying. take a breath, then go on if you must. don't feel guilty, stop worrying. tomorrow i'll be here from dawn to busk.