I Am A Lonesome Hobo (Take 4)

I am a lonesome hobo
Without family or friends
Where another man's life might begin
That's exactly where mine ends

I have tried my hand at bribery
Blackmail and deceit
And I've done time for everything
'Cept beggin' on the street

Well, once I was rather prosperous
Nothing I did lack
I had fourteen-karat gold in my mouth
And silk upon my back

But I did not trust my brother
I carried him to blame
Which led me to my fatal doom
To wander off in shame

Kind ladies and kind gentlemen
Soon I will be gone
But let me just warn you all
Before I do pass on

Men, stay free from petty jealousies
Live by no man's code
And hold your judgment for yourself
Lest you wind up on this road