Im here, trying to make a living And I aint living just to die Never getting back what Im giving Wont someone someone help me justify Why these strong hands are on the unemployment line And theres nothing left, whats on my mind Whos gonna work for the working man ? Work for the working man Get the hands in the dirt, whos gonna work of the curse Brother I've been damned, if I dont raise a hand Work for the work, work, work for the working man working man Empty pockets, full of worries I had to get two jobs and it was hard enough getting by But with the grace of God Im getting us through But only know that I know how to do That Im the only one whos gotta look my family in the eye Day after day, night after night Whos gonna work for the working man ? Work for the working man Get the hands in the dirt, whos gonna work of the curse Brother Ive been damned, if I dont raise a hand Work for the work, work, work for the working man working man working man working man I lost my pension, they took my ID These were my friends, these were my dreams These were my hopes, these are my dreams Can you hear me ? Whos gonna work for the working man ? Work for the working man Get the hands in the dirt, whos gonna work of the curse Brother Ive been damned, if I dont raise a hand Work for the work, work, work for the working man working man working man working man These were my friends, these were my dreams These were my hopes, these are my streets