Lyrics:

Gettin' up with the chickens
Brewing coffee in the kitchen
House needs a picking up
The dogs need a little love
Shave my legs, out the door
Traffic jam, I can't afford
To get to work late again
Hope I catch a second wind
Dead dog tired, giving more than I'm getting
Scratching out a living

Boss keeps a-screaming
The phone won't stop a-ringing
Working like a farm truck
But nothing's ever good enough
Gotta get some me time
Don't need another frown
Line I Johnny, paycheck come fast
But Lord knows I need the cash
Hands on the clock are barely even ticking
Scratching out a living
People say you oughta slow down
Cut loose and have some fun
Well, as nice as all of that sounds
Somebody's gotta get the job done
I got bills that need paying
Got mouths that need fed
All my time's getting taken
Sure to be nothing left
Changing lanes, driving 80
Gotta pick up the babies
Get the supper on the stove
Boil the beans, heat the rolls
Bow your head, thank the Lord
Fold the clothes, sweep the floor
Tuck 'em in, turn out the light
Yeah, maybe tomorrow night
We'll find a little time
For some hugging and some kissing
Scratching out a living
People say you oughta slow down
Cut loose and have some fun
Well, as nice as all of that sounds
Somebody's gotta get the job done
I got bills that need paying
Got mouths that need fed
All my time's getting taken
Sure to be nothing left

Well, maybe one day we'll be front porch sitting
Scratching out a living
Ooh, I'm scratching out a living