Story Behind The Song
based on true stories
| Song Length |
3:33 |
Genre |
Country - Contemporary, Country - Contemporary |
Lyrics
Workin' For Change
© Jonathan Dean/Mitch Townley/Lee Johnson
10 HOUR SHIFT, COUNTING HER TIPS,
SHE CAN'T WAIT TO GET OFF HER FEET
PRAYS IT'S ENOUGH, TO GET CAUGHT UP
EVEN A 2ND HAND LIFE, IT AIN'T CHEAP
THERES DOCTOR BILLS AND DAYCARE COSTS
BUT HER LITTLE BOY IS ALL SHE'S GOT
THEIR DAY STARTS AT 6AM,
SHARING A DRIVE THRU MEAL AGAIN
TRYING TO STRETCH EVERY LAST DIME SHE MAKES
SHE DROPS HIM OFF AND HEADS TO WORK
PUTS ON A SMILE 'N SAY'S "THANK YOU SIR"
SHE KNOWS IT'S ALL PART OF PLAYIN' THE GAME
CAUSE THAT'S WHAT YOU DO WHEN YOUR...
WORKING FOR CHANGE
2 HOURS A NIGHT, SHE TAKES A CLASS ONLINE
AFTER ONE MORE STORY AND A KISS
HIS TUCK ME IN GRIN, KEEPS HER GOING WHEN
THE COFFEE'S GONE AND SHE FEELS LIKE GIVIN' IN
SHE'S LUCKY TO GET 5 HOURS SLEEP
BUT THAT'S ENOUGH FOR HER TO DREAM
Chorus 2 then Bridge:
SHE CAN SEE THEM WALKIN' UP THE STEPS
OF THEIR FIRST REAL HOUSE
AND TURNING THAT KEY TOGETHER
BUT FOR NOW...
Chorus Breakdown 1st ½, then big, then vamps out
CONTACT: Lee Johnson/Doboy Productions (ASCAP)
303 442 2379 lee@leejohnsonsongs.com www.leejohnsonsongs.com