I was workin real hard in a gravel yard When I came across a silver coin You know it wasnt that much but I tried my luck because Id had enough of being employed Mama mama dont worry long for me Im a man and I must find my way Mama mama can you tell Sue for me If I stayed here Id die in a working mans grave Well I was dead flat broke and that wasnt no joke cause I was swimming in a pile of debt But I have to admit that when I up and quit I pulled an iron shackle from my neck Well its been some years and Ive grown a beard And Ive taken to the life I lead When I think of the past the thinkin doesnt last I have everything I ever need When I turned to leave I heard the pit boss scream Son you know youll never return Well I didnt say a word I just flipped him the bird And thats the last of me that he saw
mama, employed, wasnt, flipped, well