He’s a little boy, at most 10 years old,
bringing home the bacon for his family
Turns an honest penny
earning less than he deserves
He’s a barefoot boy, sitting on his wooden box with brushes, polish, dusters
And wax which smells like honey like his youthful dreams
He’s a little boy, next to Central Station,
waiting for the dirty shoes to come
People passing by as they pass each other busy
Every day you find him at his usual place
He’s a barefoot boy, sitting on his wooden box with brushes, polish, dusters
And wax which smells like honey like his youthful dreams
he does his job with dignity and grace
[BRIDGE IN 3/4 HUMPAPA]
A hundred faces Calling: Shine!
50 Cent! World’s passing by
Calling: Shine! – 50 Cent!
Wax smells like honey Calling: Shine!
50 Cent!
Barefoot boy
50 Cent!
Barefoot boy
While after a bit there was a man who would sit
Telling funny stories of his life
While after a bit there was a man who would sit
Telling funny stories of his wife
He’s a shoeshine boy – he’s barefoot boy
He’s a shoeshine boy – he’s barefoot boy