hobo with an oboe

I studied at the university

I played in all the shows

performed with the Philharmonic

but I guess that's how it goes

ever since I fell on hard times

I have nothing left to choose

I'm a hobo with an oboe

and, yes, I play the blues

I play all varieties

classical and pop

I play fast and I play slow

and hardly ever stop

I can perform Gershwin

Rhapsody in Blue

I'm a hobo with an oboe

that's what I was meant to do

          a hobo with an oboe

          that's exactly what I am

          a hobo with an oboe

          I could play at your next jam

so if you ever need an oboe

I can be your man

with music in my fingers

and woodwind in my hands

at times I can be silent

or I can play the whole night through

I'm a hobo with an oboe

and I'm playing just for you