Merle Haggard
Merle Haggard
Merle Haggard
Merle Haggard
Merle Haggard
Merle Haggard
Merle Haggard
Merle Haggard
Merle Haggard
Merle Haggard
Merle Haggard is an American country singer from California, born on April 6th, 1937. Haggard was rebellious in his youth and eventually had a criminal record for his juvenile delinquency.
This song was the first track on the album titled “A Portrait of Merle Haggard” that was first released in 196...
[Verse 1]
It's a big job just getting by with nine kids and a wife
But I've been a working man dang near all my life
And I'll keep on working
As long as my two hands are fit to use
[Refrain]
I'll drink my beer in a tavern
Sing a little bit of these working man blues
[Verse 2]
I'll keep my nose on the grindstone, work hard every day
I might get a little tired on the weekend, after I draw my pay
But I'll go back to working
Come Monday morning I'm right back with the crew
[Refrain]
I'll drink a little beer that evening
Sing a little bit of these working man blues
[Verse 3]
Sometimes I think about leaving, do a little bummin' around
I want to throw my bills out the window, catch a train to another town
But I'll go back working
I gotta buy my kids a brand new pair of shoes
[Refrain]
I'll drink a little beer in a tavern
Cry a little bit of these working man blues
[Bridge]
Here comes that working man
[Instrumental]
[Verse 4]
Well, hey-hey, the working man, the working man, like me
I ain't never been on welfare and that's one place I won't be
'Cause I'll be working
As long as my two hands are fit to use
[Refrain]
I'll drink my beer in a tavern
Sing a little bit of these working man blues
[Outro]
This song's for the working man
Workin’ Man Blues was written by Merle Haggard.
Workin’ Man Blues was produced by Ken Nelson (Country).
Merle Haggard released Workin’ Man Blues on Tue Sep 02 1969.