Blue Collar Blues

[VERSE] Woke up this mornin', to the same old grind Clock in, clock out, peace I cannot find Hands are calloused, from the life I've led Workin' for the bread, to keep the family fed [VERSE] Coffee's bitter, just like my mood Stuck in this routine, in solitude Bills on the table, a pile that never end Workin' for a life, I can't seem to mend [CHORUS] And the wheels keep turnin', but I'm standin' still Workin' for a dime, in the factory's chill The blue-collar blues, they stain my soul A rhythm of toil, where the machines roll [VERSE] Boots worn thin, walkin' the factory line Machines hummin', stealin' my time The rich man's laugh, a mocking tone In this blue-collar world, where hope is gone [VERSE] Lunch break's over, back to the task Pretendin' a smile, that's just a mask The whistle blows, it's time to part But the blues stay on, heavy in my heart [CHORUS] And the wheels keep turnin', but I'm standin' still Workin' for a dime, in the factory's chill The blue-collar blues, they stain my soul A rhythm of toil, where the machines roll [SOLO] +-++-+-+++++++ +++---+-+-+++++ ++-+-+-- ++-+-+------++ +++-+-+--- ----+++++ [BRIDGE] Night comes quiet, but sleep don't come easy Thoughts of tomorrow, make me feel queasy But I'll rise again, with the morning dew To face the day, and the blue-collar blues [CHORUS] And the wheels keep turnin', but I'm standin' still Workin' for a dime, in the factory's chill The blue-collar blues, they stain my soul A rhythm of toil, where the machines roll [END]