Joe Ely Workin` For The Man Lyrics

Workin` For The Man Lyrics

I been workin' all my life tryin' to beat the company clock

In a Louisiana gravel pit, breakin' up rock

My baby's had enough, she's packin' up and leavin'

She says you're workin' for the man and you ain't breakin' even

Workin' for the man and you ain't breakin' even



Jackhammer Jimmy said to Shallowwater Slim

“If you see Doctor Danny then you better talk to him

Life's too short to be sittin' 'round grievin'"

You're workin' for the man and you ain't breakin' even

Workin' for the man and you ain't breakin' even



Breakin' up rock, breakin' up rock

Working for the man on the company clock

Breakin' up rock, got everyone belivin'

You're workin' for the man and you ain't breakin' even



My daddy tried to tell me when I was just a kid

Don't work in the pit like your poor ol' daddy did

Some days you sit and wonder what it is that you're achievin'

You're workin' for the man and you ain't breakin' even

Workin' for the man and you ain't breakin' even



Breakin' up rock, breakin' up rock

Working for the man on the company clock

Breakin' up rock, got everyone belivin'

You're workin' for the man and you ain't breakin' even