From the recordings Go Out And Get It and Working On The Chain Gang
Jeff Camilleri: bass guitar, vocals, harmony vocals, programming, arrangements and production, Casper Tromp: acoustic piano, Charmaine Ford, electric piano, Mitch Farmer: drums, Jim Kelly: electric guitars, David Cox: sax, Clayton Doley: organ
Lyrics
Verse 1
Get up Monday - wish it was Saturday.
Trade my life for a dog any day.
Been ten years, all work no play.
Two shifts - three kids to feed.
My best friend meets my ex-wife’s needs.
I can’t lose this ball and chain.Tomorrow comes; do it all again.
Look at me. Do you see the same?
Every day seems like yesterday.
Chorus
Working On The Chain Gang
Feels like I’m Working On The Chain Gang.
Verse 2
Thank God that whistles blown.
I'm on the bus for home.
Huh, ain't got much that I can call my own.
You see, got a notice – Disconnect the Phone.
I gaze at the magazine.
Dream I’m that guy on the jet ski.
Lord knows this can't go on.
Wouldn't be here if the gas was on.
Look at me. Do you see the same?
Every day seems like yesterday.
Chorus
Working On The Chain Gang
Feels like I’m Working On The Chain Gang.
© 1998 Jeff Camilleri. All rights reserved.