Workin’ Man + 

I works all day + 

Wid a pick an’ a shovel. + 

Comes home at night⁠— + 

It ain’t nothin’ but a hovel. + 

I calls for ma woman + 

When I opens de door. + 

She’s out in de street⁠— + 

Ain’t nothin’ but a ’hore, + 

I does her good + 

An’ I treats her fine, + 

But she don’t gimme lovin’ + 

Cause she ain’t de right kind. + 

I’m a hard workin’ man + 

An’ I sho pays double + 

Cause I tries to be good + 

An’ gits nothin’ but trouble. + 