I know a man who sits at home
Says he thinks twice before he makes a run to town
Says he gets lonesome all alone
But money's scarce and he must hold what he has

Move your belt one notch tighter
Add some water to the soup
These hard times can't last forever
Don't know how, but we'll get through
Don't know how, but we'll get through

Most everything we need is what we grow
Work hard for what we need, leaving nothing for the crows
Winter creeps upon a stark and cold
Pull up all the jars and roots of some cellar we'll hold

Move your belt one notch tighter
Add some water to the soup
These hard times can't last forever
Don't know how, but we'll get through
Don't know how, but we'll get through

You'll chop enough wood for the range
I'll keep the fire burning through the night and day
Pull your nightcap down to ? your face
Thick wool blankets keep us warm till we wake
Move your belt one notch tighter
Add some water to the soup
These hard times can't last forever
Don't know how, but we'll get through
Don't know how, but we'll get through

Move your belt one notch tighter
Add some water to the soup
These hard times can't last forever
Don't know how, but we'll get through
Don't know how, but we'll get through