"Able Bodied Man" lyrics

We as a co– raised hell here, had a very hard time
But now, we are living just as good as the poor white people

I'm calling from the station
And I haven't got much time to let you know
Got a ticket for Missouri
And there's things I need to say before I go

If I could I'd have you meet me
But I don't see how I can
I don't have enough to pay your fare
There's a factory in Columbus
Hiring now I understand
And they're looking for an able-bodied man

Baby, you should get some money
In the letter that I mailed two days ago
But when I wrote the letter
Saying you could come to me I didn't know

That I was going to lose my job
In such a little while
So now I guess we'll have to change our plan
They may not hire me in Columbus
But I'm pretty sure they will
'Cause they're looking for an able-bodied man

If I had more education
Now I'da made a better life for me and you
But just simple manual labor
Is the only kind of work that I can do

The bus is loading for Missouri
So I guess I'd better go
Hun', I'll call you up as soon as I can
I'll be sending you a ticket
'Cause I know I'll get the job
If they're looking for an able-bodied man

I'll be sending you a ticket
'Cause I know I'll get the job
And remember I'm your able-bodied man