HowCanAPoorManStandSuchHardTimes-Henrico.pptVIP

By: Bruce Springsteen Presentation By: Huston Thomas How Can A Poor Man Stand Such Hard Times And Live Well the doctor comes round here With his face all bright And he says In a little while Youll be alright ? All he gives is a humbug pill A dose of dope and a great big bill Tell me how can a poor man Stand such times and live? ? Me and my old school pals Had some mighty high times right here And what happened to you poor black folks Well it just aint fair Audio He took a look around gave a little pep talk Said Im with you then he took a little walk Tell me how can a poor man Stand such times and live? ? Theres bodies floatin on Canal And the levees gone to Hell Martha get me my sixteen gauge And some dry shells ? Them whos got got out of town And them who aint got left to drown Tell me how can a poor man Stand such times and live? Got family scattered from Texas All the way to Baltimore Yeah and I aint got no home In this world no more ? Gonna be a judgment thats a fact A righteous train rollin down this track Tell me how can a poor man Stand such times and live? ? Tell me how can a poor man Stand such times and live? Tell me how can a poor man Stand such times and live? Rhyme Scheme Summary: In my opinion, this song is used to get a point across that for the longest time there have been hardships and that there always will be hardships. It talks about the tough economic times throughout the 20th century. Also, it talks about segregation and natural catastrophes. This song was first recorded by Blind Alfred Reed. Bibliography Biography: Bruce Springsteen Bruce Springsteen was said to be the future of rock n’ roll in the 70’s. He was later inducted into the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame on March 15, 1999. Springsteen was born on September 23, 1949. He didn’t grow up as a rich snobby kid, but in a middle-class family. He started playing the guitar in high school and when he graduated he moved to New York City to pursue his musician career. At first, he failed but less t