Hear the whistle blowin'
 Another working day
 Turn the wheels of power
 Earn your daily pay
 The blood and sweat of working men
 Made this country great
 To the kings and queens of industry
 Your lives we celebrate 

 No matter where you're going
 Remember where you've been
 It takes me back to a simple life
 I sing my song – the ballad of the working man 

 The rhythm of the engines
 Pounding out a song
 Pulling all together
 To make this kingdom strong
 To every man and woman
 Standin' tall and proud
 We dedicate this song to you
 Rejoice and shout out loud 

 It's not [bad word]  Remember where you're from
 It takes me back to a simple life
 I sing my song – the ballad of the working man
 Working man 

 Another round of whiskey
 Another shot of gin
 The bar-maid rings 'last orders'
 Get the last ones in
 The place is full of laughter
 The glasses full of beer
 It takes me to a simple life
 That's nearly disappeared 

 No matter where you're going
 Remember where you've been
 Take me back to a simple life
 I sing my song – the ballad of the working man
 The ballad of the working man
 The ballad of the working man