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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…
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4/6/2026