How Can A Poor Man Stand Such Times And Live

G G C G G D G N.C. G D G There was once a time when everything was cheap, D But now prices almost puts a man to sleep. G When we pay our grocery bill, C G We just feel like making our will D G Tell me how can a poor man stand such times and live? D G I remember when dry goods were cheap as dirt, D We could take two bits and buy a dandy shirt. G Now we pay three bucks or more, C G Maybe get a shirt that another man wore D G Tell me how can a poor man stand such times and live? G D G G D G Well, I used to trade with a man by the name of Gray, D Flour was fifty cents for a twenty-four pound bag. G Now it's a dollar and a half beside, C G Just like skinning a flea for the hide D G Tell me how can a poor man stand such times and live? D G Oh, the schools we have today ain't worth a cent, D But they see to it that every child is sent. G If we don't send everyday, C G We have a heavy fine to pay D G Tell me how can a poor man stand such times and live? G D G G D G Prohibition's good if 'tis conducted right, D There's no sense in shooting a man 'til he shows flight. G Officers k**l without a cause, C G Then complain about funny laws D G Tell me how can a poor man stand such times and live? D G Most all preachers preach for dough and not for souls, D That's what keeps a poor man always in a hole. G We can hardly get our breath, C G Taxed and schooled and preached to death D G Tell me how can a poor man stand such times and live? G D G G D G Oh, it's time for every man to be awake, D We pay fifty cents a pound when we ask for steak. G When we get our package home, C G Got a little wad of paper with gristle and bone D G Tell me how can a poor man stand such times and live? D G Well, the doctor comes around with a face so bright, D And he says in a little while you'll be alright. G All he gives is a humbug pill, C G Dose of dope and a great big bill D G Tell me how can a poor man stand such times and live? G D G