Doin My Best

Early in the morning I rise out of bed
So tired I can barely raise my head
Quietly walk down the hall, sleepy heads still rest
That first cup of coffee seems the best. 
Long ride so cold I can see my breathe. 
Blue collar worker doin his best. 

Work before the sunrise and past the sunset
Broken back, tired hands, no regret
Mouths to feed, can’t slow down
Only thing I can do and I’m proud 


Whistle blows it’s time for work
Hard to think that safety come first 
Do this do that there’s no time to wait
Policy and rules seem so faint
Who has time when production can’t wait.
It’s all a blur on this old concrete

Work before the sunrise and past the sunset
Broken back, tired hands, no regret
Mouths to feed, can’t slow down
Only thing I can do and I’m proud 

My mind fades in and out
That sweet little child
I can’t let down
Food on the table clothes on his back
I can’t give up I’m all he’s got 
Safety pressed on my mind
gotta follow the rules I can’t deny.

Can’t afford an injury day
Won’t pay the bills 
Time won’t wait 
Gotta focus on what’s important now
That’s my kid and I know how

Thinking back on what’s important in life
My son, my wife that’s my why
Ohhhhh that’s my…