He's a beggar on a street corner

To most passersby that's all he is

Playing a black pawnbroker

Moon Dog is

But to me he's somethin' special

As he sits alone a-playin' his drum

If I play he's right here with me

Moon Dog is

All you people who did see him

Won't you tell me what I missed

By never seein' this son of rhythm

'Cause that's what Moon Dog is?