The Merle Haggard Workin’ Man Blues song was released in May 1969 as the second single from the album A Portrait of Merle Haggard. The song was released during the early peak of his career and became one of several signature songs. The song reached #1 on the Billboard Country Singles chart starting August 16, 1969.
Watch the live performance video and see the written lyrics below.
Merle Haggard Workin’ Man Blues Live Performance Video
This song was written by Merle Haggard.
Merle Haggard Workin’ Man Blues Lyrics
It’s a big job gettin’ by with nine kids and a wife
Even I’ve been workin’ man, dang near all my life but I’ll keep workin’
As long as my two hands are fit to use
I’ll drink my beer in a tavern
And sing a little bit of these working man blues
But I keep my nose on the grindstone, I work hard every day
Get tired on the weekend, after I draw my pay
But I’ll go back workin’, come Monday morning I’m right back with the crew
I’ll drink a little beer that evening
Sing a little bit of these working man blues
Sometimes I think about leaving, do a little bummin’ around
Throw my bills out the window, catch me a train to another town
But I go back working, I gotta buy my kids a brand new pair of shoes
I’ll drink a little beer that evening
Cry a little bit of these working man blues, here comes workin’ man
Well, hey, hey, the working man, the working man like me
Never been on welfare, and that’s one place I will not be
Keep me working, you have long two hands are fit to use
My little beer in a tavern
Sing a little bit of these working man blues, this song for the workin’ man
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