Scratching Out A Living by Emily Ann Roberts Verse 1 Gettin' up with the chickens Brewin' coffee in the kitchen House needs a-pickin' 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 Refrain Dead dog tired, givin' more than I'm gettin' Scratchin' out a livin' Verse 2 Boss keeps a-screamin' The phone won't stop a-ringin' Workin' like a farm truck But nothin's ever good enough Gotta get some me time Don't need another frown line I'd Johnny Paycheck 'em fast But, Lord knows, I need the cash Refrain Hands on the clock are barely even tickin' Scratchin' out a livin' Chorus Pеople say, "You oughta slow down Cut loose and have somе fun" Well, as nice as all of that sounds Somebody's gotta get the job done I got bills that need payin' Got mouths that need fed All my time's gettin' taken Sure to be nothin' left Verse 3 Changin' lanes, drivin' eighty 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 Refrain We'll find a little time for some huggin' and some kissin' Scratchin' out a livin' Chorus 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 payin' Got mouths that need fed All my time's gettin' taken Sure to be nothin' left Instrumental Break Refrain Well, maybe, one day, we'll be front porch sittin' Sigh Scratchin' out a livin' Outro Ooh, ooh We're scratchin' out a livin'
Song: Scratching Out A Living
Artist: Emily Ann Roberts
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