40 years we labor on this chain Workin' much too hard for what we gain You & I, we taste the bitter end Workin' 40 years for another man Got no name, just a number in the book Friendly faces hide the royal look Nothin' down on you, it's such a shame Workin' 40 years for another man 40 years, 40 long long years Give the man your blood & sweat & tears Cash your check on Friday afternoon Sunday night your money's gone too soon For your children will it be the same? Workin' 40 years for another man