He's just sitting on a corner, wasting time He's just sitting on a corner, wasting time Wasting all his precious time, wasting all his time Everyone, never wondering why She just spends all her money, half the rent On dresses and jewelry and playing cards Playing cards from dawn 'til night Playing cards all night Everyone, never wondering why Chorus: Outside the window, see the people below Life cast a shadow on their faces He's too lost to admit it, sends regards To friends of the family at christmas time Send regards to all he knows Sends regards to most Everyone, never wondering why (chorus) He's just sitting on a corner, wasting time He's just sitting on a corner, wasting time Wasting all his precious time, wasting all his time Everyone, everyone, never wondering why