Another sack of groceries Another tank of gas These days a dollar it goes to quick Man, it just don't last Always something, can't catch a break Ain't no saving for a rainy day
[Chorus] I'm a paycheck man Working hired hand I'd take this job and shove it but I just can't Gettin' up out of bed Keepin' them babies fed Never gonna get ahead But there ain't no quittin' doing all I can I gotta make a livin', I'm a paycheck man
Broke-down back, hell just my luck I tried to call in sick but the boss man says "Son, you better show up." So I bite my tongue and I check my pride And I punch that clock, ya'll, that's just the life
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Well, folks like us are the heartbeat of this great land Puttin' in more than we getting back Workin' overtime for uncle sam