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a man's work is never done

from fawm '23 E​.​P. - volume 1? by Chuck Parker

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they say a man's work is never done
the reward for being efficient
is the chance to do more work
cranking out the hours, never see the sun
a man's work is never done

my ancestors toiled in the mines
my decendants will ride space ships
to harvest comets' ice
today I'm behind this keyboard
spinning business lies
the paycheck keeps the tears out of my eyes (well mostly)

they say a man's work is never done
the reward for being efficient
is the chance to do more work
cranking out the hours, never see the sun
a man's work is never done

I keep the gears of policy in grease
most days I have a purpose
create processes, keep the peace
the wheels keep on turning
until retirement's release
and then, I can finally be at peace

they say a man's work is never done
the reward for being efficient
is the chance to do more work
cranking out the hours, never see the sun
a man's work is never done

I put in an honest effort
for what they say's an honest wage
just like people have been doing
since the earliest of age

I can hope to make a difference
or at best avoid the blame
but the basic circumstances never change

they say a man's work is never done
the reward for being efficient
is the chance to do more work
cranking out the hours, never see the sun
a man's work is never done

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from fawm '23 E​.​P. - volume 1?, released March 3, 2023

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Chuck Parker Virginia

A performer for more than 35 years, Chuck has filled many musical roles: heavy metal guitarist, singer/songwriter, jazz sideman, open mic host, filk circle regular, and World’s Okayest Bassist™.

A regular on the con circuit, find him at open mics and backing up the Blibbering Humdingers! ... more

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