Hard Workin' Man

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hard workin' man

A D A E A

i stole twenty-two roses from the garden on the corner,
had to split like moses when i saw the angry owner.
walked forty-four blocks in eighty-eight dollar shoes
to save a dollar fifty on the number ninety-two.
waited four hours, had about a hundred smokes
until a copper moved me on 'cos i was freaking out your folks.

A D A E D A

i've been a hard workin' man for your heart.
i ain't earning no money but you've been calling me honey,
i've been a hard workin' man for your heart.

i bought thirty-one dinners, tipped a lot of hungry waiters,
cooked for three of your sisters, made them all eat potatoes.
walked your dog fifty times, your daddy just as much,
i don't know what was worse, neither would play fetch.
sewed a quilt with your mother, went fishing with your brother,
even cried at sunday service when we all held hands together.

i've been a hard workin' man for your heart.
i ain't claiming no wages but you've been paying out kisses,
i've been a hard workin' man for your heart.

well i kept myself tidy, fraternised in high society,
got a real job, quit the mob, haircut, nosejob.
studied karma sutra in a far off land,
even trimmed the nails on my old guitar hand.
volunteered for charity, saved your cat from a tree,
fixed your car, learned to dance all for this big romance.

i've been a hard workin' man for your heart
i ain't earning no living but you've been giving good loving
i've been a hard workin' man for your heart

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from Galloping Foxleys 2016, released January 29, 2016

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