Well, I work all the week in the blazing sun
Lord, I work all the week in the blazing sun
Lord, I work all the week in the blazing sun
Can’t buy my shoes, Lawd, when my pay day comes.
I ain’t treated no better than a mountain goat
I ain’t treated no better than a mountain goat
I ain’t treated no better, Lawd, than a mountain goat
Boss takes my crop and poll tax takes my vote.
I’m leavin here ‘cause I just can’t stay
Yes, I’m leavin here just can’t stay
Lord, I’m lea, leavin here ‘cause I just can’t stay
I’m goin where I can get more decent pay.
Lord, I work all the week in the blazing sun
Lord, I work all the week in the blazing sun
Can’t buy my shoes, Lawd, when my pay day comes.
I ain’t treated no better than a mountain goat
I ain’t treated no better than a mountain goat
I ain’t treated no better, Lawd, than a mountain goat
Boss takes my crop and poll tax takes my vote.
I’m leavin here ‘cause I just can’t stay
Yes, I’m leavin here just can’t stay
Lord, I’m lea, leavin here ‘cause I just can’t stay
I’m goin where I can get more decent pay.
Contributed by Bernart Bartleby - 2016/2/4 - 10:22
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