Some days won't end ever and some days pass on by
I'll be working here forever, at least until I die
Dammed if you do, dammed if you don't
I'm supposed to get a raise next week, you know damn well I won't

Workin' for a livin' (workin')
Workin' for a livin' (workin')
Workin' for a livin', livin' and a-workin'
I'm taking what they giving 'cause I'm working for a livin'

Hey I'm not complaining 'cause I really need the work
But hitting up my buddy's got me feeling like a jerk
Hundred dollar car note, two hundred rent
I get a check on Friday, but it's already spent

Workin' for a livin' (workin')
Workin' for a livin' (workin')
Workin' for a livin', livin' and a-workin'
I'm taking what they giving 'cause I'm working for a livin'

Ooh, workin' for a livin'
Ooh, taking what they giving
Ooh, workin' for a livin'
Ooh, ooh

Bus boy, bartender, ladies of the night
Grease monkey, ex-junky, winner of the fight
Walking on the streets, it's really all the same
Selling souls, rock n' roll, any other game

Workin' for a livin' (workin')
Workin' for a livin' (workin')
Workin' for a livin', livin' and a-workin'
I'm taking what they giving 'cause I'm working for a livin'

Workin' for a livin', livin' and a-workin'
I'm taking what they giving 'cause I'm working for a livin'

Workin' for a livin', livin' and a-workin'
Whoa!