ballad of the working man

hear the whistle blowin', another working day, turn the wheels of power, earn your daily pay, the blood and sweat of working men, made this country great, to the kings and queens of industry, your lives we celebrate, no matter where you're going, remember where you've been, it takes me back to a simple life, i sing my song - the ballad of the working man, the rhythm of the engines, pounding out a song, pulling all together, to make this kingdom strong, to every man and woman, standin' tall and proud, we dedicate this song to you, rejoice and shout out loud, it's not so complicated, remember where you're from, it takes me back to a simple life, i sing my song - the ballad of the working man, working man, another round of whiskey, another shot of gin, the bar-maid rings 'last orders', get the last ones in, the place is full of laughter, the glasses full of beer, it takes me to a simple life, that's nearly disappeared, no matter where you're going, remember where you've been, take me back to a simple life, i sing my song - the ballad of the working man, the ballad of the working man, the ballad of the working man