I'm here, trying to make a living
And I ain't living just to die
Never getting back what I'm giving
Wont someone help me, someone justify
Why these strong hands are on the unemployment line
And there's nothing left, what's on my mind
(O-o-oh-o)

Who's gonna work (work!) for the working man?
(Work!)
For the working man?
(Work!)
Get the hands in the dirt, who's gonna work all the curse?
(Work!)
Brother I've been damned
(Work!)
If I don't raise a hand
(Work!)
Who's gonna work, work, work for the working man?
(Work! Work!)
Working man

Empty pockets, full of worries
I had to get two jobs and it was hard enough getting by
But with the grace of God I'm getting us through
But only know that I know how to do
That I'm the only one who's gotta look my family in the eye
Day after day, night after night
(O-o-oh-o)

Who's gonna work for the working man?
For the working man?
Get the hands in the dirt, who's gonna work all the curse?
Brother I've been damned, if I don't raise a hand
Who's gonna work, work, work for the working man?
Working man
Working man
Working man

I lost my pension, they took my ID
These were my friends, these were my dreams
These were my hopes, these are my streets!
Can you hear me?

Who's gonna work for the working man?
For the working man?
Get the hands in the dirt, who's gonna work all the curse?
Brother I've been damned, if I don't raise a hand
Who's gonna work, work, work for the working man?
Working man
Working man
Working man

These were my friends
These were my dreams
These were my hopes
These are my streets