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Poor Boy Lyrics by Howlin’ Wolf

The Complete RPM & Chess Singles As & Bs 1951-62

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I'm a poor boy, I'm a long way from home
I'm a poor boy, I'm a long way from home
What the others do, the world can't do me no harm
I'm a poor boy, a long way from home
Babe I can't stay here long, babe I can't stay here long
What the others do, the world can't do me no harm
I'm a poor boy, I'm a long way from home
Well my, baby's dead and gone
Well my, baby's dead and gone
Well, well, well, well I'm a long way from home
I'm a poor boy, I'm a long way from home
And the world, can't do me no harm
And the world, can't do me no harm
Oh, no no no no, I'm a long way from home
World can't do me no harm
World can't do me no harm
World can't do me no harm

About “Poor Boy” by Howlin’ Wolf

Read the complete lyrics to "Poor Boy" by Howlin’ Wolf from the album "The Complete RPM & Chess Singles As & Bs 1951-62". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Blues, R&B.

"Poor Boy" is performed by Howlin’ Wolf. from the album "The Complete RPM & Chess Singles As & Bs 1951-62" This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Poor Boy", explore more songs by Howlin’ Wolf using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Poor Boy" appears on "The Complete RPM & Chess Singles As & Bs 1951-62".

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