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Working Man
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Jul 22, 2026 updated
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Larry Fleet's 'Working Man' is a country song that honors the dignity and perseverance of hard labor. It describes the early mornings, exhaustion, and physical toll of a working man's life, but also the satisfaction of providing for his family. The lyrics emphasize that despite the struggles, the reward is found in the smiling faces at home and the simple blessings of paid bills and time with loved ones. While the song acknowledges hardship, it celebrates the pride and purpose found in honest work. It is not explicitly Christian in content, focusing instead on universal themes of family and dedication.
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Four AM, Lord, don't it come way too soon
You'd think by now, it'd be something you'd be used to
So put on your coffee, turn on the news
It's gonna be hot as hell, but at least the skies are blue
Clocking in more hours, but you do what ya gotta do
I know you're tired, I know you're hurting
I know you're broke down to the bone
But your bills are paid
And there's smiling faces waiting on you at home
It ain't always easy, it ain't ever like you planned
Oh but man, ain't it working, working man
Now you're going home while the suns going down
You're still miles away, but you can already hear the sound
Of a little voice, saying "Daddy come out and play"
So you steal a couple more minutes from a damn good day
You're clocking in, wore out, wouldn't want it any other way
I know you're tired, I know you're hurting
I know you're broke down to the bone
But your bills are paid
And there's smiling faces waiting on you at home
It ain't always easy, it ain't ever like you planned
Oh but man, ain't it working, working man
It's the sweat and blood and bruises
Calloused hands, hard as can be
There's bread on the table
There's presents under the tree
I know you're tired, I know you're hurting
I know you're broke down to the bone
But your bills are paid
And there's smiling faces waiting on you at home
It ain't always easy, it ain't ever like you planned
Oh but man, ain't it working, working man
It ain't always easy, it ain't ever like you planned
Oh but man, ain't it working, working man