When I was younger I learned a trade I worked long hours and I was poorly paid Then I was 20 and I met my wife A working class hero I was ready for life [Chorus] The times are hard and the wages low As I went out it was time to go Run all over the land run all over the town Everywhere I go they would turn me down The kids came along, two girls and two boys Our cottage was full of living and noise I worked for the bossman from early to late I was made foreman and I thought it was great [Chorus] The factorys closing the well has run dry No money to live, no money to die The work has been cut to four hours a day Its so hard to leave but its harder to stay [Chorus]
worked, run, bossman, poorly, foreman