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Poor Boy
Howlin' Wolf

HOWLIN' WOLF

- Poor Boy Lyrics

Well I'm a poor boy, long way from home.
Well I'm a poor boy, long way from home.
No spending money in my pocket, no spare meat on my bone.
Now, people ask me, "what does a poor boy do?"
Now, people ask me, "what does a poor boy do?"
Poor boy sews patches on his clothes,
Stuffs newspaper in his shoes.
I'm goin' back to Chicago, man, that's where I'm from.
I'm goin' back to Chicago, man, that's where I'm from.
I got so many friends in Chicago,
Place just can't do me no harm.

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Who wrote Poor Boy lyrics?


Poor Boy is written by Chester Burnett.
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When was Poor Boy released?


It is first released on January 01, 1966 as part of Howlin' Wolf's album "The Real Folk Blues" which includes 12 tracks in total.
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What is the meaning behind Poor Boy lyrics?


When we think about the meaning behind each verse, through the song 'Poor Boy', Howlin' Wolf narrates a story of a man who feels like a 'poor boy' who is spiritually and physically far away from his hardships and troubles. The poor boy lyrics mainly talk about feelings of love lost, turmoil, loneliness, strength, and depression. The song also highlights the role of loneliness, the power of staying strong and losing one's life. The lyrics bring up the issues of losing one's life and of being far away, which can cause powerful emotions in young listeners. However, the vocabulary used is soft and does not include any direct mentions of violence, sex, or drugs.
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Which genre is Poor Boy?


Poor Boy falls under the genre Blues.
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How long is the song Poor Boy?


Poor Boy song length is 2 minutes and 36 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Chester Burnett
Record Label(s): 1966 UMG Recordings, Inc
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