Tom Waits - “Table Top Joe“ (Live)

“Table Top Joe“ (Live) by @Tom Waits Live in Berlin, Germany on November 16, 2004 Listen to the full album: Listen to the full album: Stream: LYRICS Well my mama didn’t want me On the day I was born I was born without a body I got nothing but scorn But I always loved music All I had was my hands I dreamed I’d be famous And I’d work at The Sands Singing, Tabletop Joe, Tabletop Joe Now everyone will know That I’m Tabletop Joe I had trouble with the pedals But I had a strong left hand And I could play Stravinsky On a baby grand I said, I’m gonna join the circus Cause that’s where I belong’ So I went to Coney Island I was singing this song Tabletop Joe, Tabletop Joe Now everyone knows Yeah I’m Tabletop Joe They gave me top billing In the Dreamland show I had my own orchestra Starring Tabletop Joe