30,000 men on the sidewalk
30,000 men in the town
Nowhere to go
When the wind starts to blow
Looking round for someplace to lay down
Looking round for someplace to lay down

30,000 men tired and dirty
30,000 men to be fed
Bussed out to Queens
For a chance to get clean
And a shot at some sleep in a bed
And a shot at some sleep in a bed

30,000 men in the armories
30,000 men down the block
Neighbors all shout
We don't want 'em about
Bus 'em back in the morning and stop
Bus 'em back in the morning and stop

30,000 men of depression
30,000 men 'neath a cloud
Jobs getting scarce
And they're cutting welfares
And we might find ourselves in the crowd
And we might find ourselves in the crowd

30,000 men in the city
30,000 men killing time
Helpless and cold
Some are young, some are old
Shabby clothes and some bottles of wine
Shabby clothes and some bottles of wine

by Steve Forbert © 1982 Rolling Tide Music ASCAP