Mr. Bojangles Steve Earle

[Verse 1]
I knew a man, "Bojangles" and he'd dance for you
In worn-out shoes
Silver hair, a ragged shirt, and baggy pants
The old Soft Shoe

[Refrain 1]
He jumped so high
He jumped so high
And lightly touch down

[Verse 2]
I met him in a cell in New Orleans I was
Down and out
He looked to me to be the very eyes of age
And he spoke right out

[Refrain 2]
He talked of life
He talked of life
Laugh-slapped his leg in step

[Verse 3]
He said the name, "Bojangles", and he danced a lick
Across the cell
He grabbed his pants, a better stance, and he jumped so high
And then he clicked his heels