"Workin' Man Blues" lyrics

Well, it's a big job, just gettin' by with nine kids and a wife
I been a workin' man dang near all my life
And I'll keep on workin' long as my two hands are fit to use

I drink a little beer in a tavern
And I'll sing a little bit of them working-man blues

I keep my nose on the grindstone
And I work hard every day
Might get a little tired on the weekends
After I draw my pay
But I go back workin'
Come Monday morning, I'm right back with the crew

Drink a little beer in a tavern
Sing a little bit of them working-man blues

Hey, hey, hey workin' man, the workin' man like me
I ain't never been on welfare, that's one place I won't be
'Cause I'll just be workin', long as my two hands are fit to use

I drink a little beer in a tavern
Sing a little bit of them working-man blues

Play it, little sister

Sometimes I think about leavin'
And doin' a little bummin' around
I would throw my bills out the window
Catch a train to another town
But I go back to workin'
Gotta buy my kids a brand-new pair of shoes

I drink a little beer in a tavern
And cry a little bit of them working-man blues

Hey, hey, hey, workin' man, the workin' man like me
I ain't never been on welfare, and that's one place I won't be
'Cause I'll just be workin', long as my two hands are fit to use

I drink a little beer in a tavern
And sing a little bit of them working-man blues