[Verse 1]
Well, I used to be a poor boy just like you
Used to walk alone, boy, just like you
Gave my heart to sweet Mary and she told me the truth
Yes, I used to be a poor boy just like you
Yes, I used to be a poor boy just like you
[Chorus]
Listen to me now, children
Say “yes sir”, say “yes sir“, say “yes sir”
Listen to me now, listen to me now
A poor boy, a poor boy, a poor boy
[Verse 2]
Well, I used to be a poor boy as a matter of fact
My mama raised the children, yeah
A one room shack
Gave my heart to sweet Mary and she don’t give it back
Yes, I used to be a poor boy as a matter of fact
My mama raised the children in a one room shack
[Chorus]
Listen to me now, children
Say “yes sir”, say “yes sir“, say “yes sir”
Listen to me now, listen to me now
Poor boy, a poor boy, a poor boy
[Verse 3]
Well, I used to be a poor boy, livin’ in sin
But sinnin’ only led me to the shape I’m in
I gave my heart to Mary and she called me a good friend
Yes, I used to be a poor boy livin’ in sin
Well, I gave my heart to Mary and she called me a friend
[Chorus]
Listen to me now, children
Say “yes sir”, say “yes sir“, say “yes sir”
Listen to me now, listen to me now
Poor boy, a poor boy, a poor boy
(Play it, son
Alright now)
[Verse 4]
Now, I used to be a poor boy just like you
Used to walk alone, boy, just like you
Gave my heart to Mary and she told me the good truth
Yes, I used to be a poor boy just like you
Yes, I used to be a poor boy just like you
[Chorus]
Listen to me now, children
Say “yes sir”, say “yes sir“, say “yes sir”
Listen to me now, listen to me now
Poor Boy was written by Ray LaMontagne.
Poor Boy was produced by Carl Franklin.