[Verse 1]
Gettin' up with the chickens
Brewin' coffee in the kitchen
House needs a-pickin' up
The dogs need a little love
Shave my legs, out the door
Traffic jam, I can't afford
To get to work late again
Hope I catch a second wind

[Refrain]
Dead dog tired, givin' more than I'm gettin'
Scratchin' out a livin'

[Verse 2]
Boss keeps a-screamin'
The phone won't stop a-ringin'
Workin' like a farm truck
But nothin's ever good enough
Gotta get some me time
Don't need another frown line
I'd Johnny Paycheck 'em fast
But, Lord knows, I need the cash

[Refrain]
Hands on the clock are barely even tickin'
Scratchin' out a livin'
[Chorus]
Pеople say, "You oughta slow down
Cut loose and have somе fun"
Well, as nice as all of that sounds
Somebody's gotta get the job done
I got bills that need payin'
Got mouths that need fed
All my time's gettin' taken
Sure to be nothin' left

[Verse 3]
Changin' lanes, drivin' eighty
Gotta pick up the babies
Get the supper on the stove
Boil the beans, heat the rolls
Bow your head, thank the Lord
Fold the clothes, sweep the floor
Tuck 'em in, turn out the light
Yeah, maybe tomorrow night

[Refrain]
We'll find a little time for some huggin' and some kissin'
Scratchin' out a livin'

[Chorus]
People say, "You oughta slow down
Cut loose and have some fun"
Well, as nice as all of that sounds
Somebody's gotta get the job done
I got bills that need payin'
Got mouths that need fed
All my time's gettin' taken
Sure to be nothin' left
[Instrumental Break]

[Refrain]
Well, maybe, one day, we'll be front porch sittin' [Sigh]
Scratchin' out a livin'

[Outro]
Ooh, ooh
We're scratchin' out a livin'