Hello Stranger

hello stranger, put a friendly hand in mine

hello stranger, put a friendly hand in mine

i need a friend, would you be a friend of mine?



get up rounder, let a working girl lay down

get up rounder, let a working girl lay down

you’re the only good friend that i’ve found in this town



every time i ride the six and fourth street cars

every time i ride the six and fourth street cars

i can see my baby from here behind these bars



well he bowed his head and he waved both hands at me

he bowed his head and waved both hands at me

i’m prison bound and wishing i was free



hello stranger, put a friendly hand in mine

hello stranger, put a friendly hand in mine

i need a friend, would you be a friend of mine?