A man wants to work for his pay

A man wants a place in the sun

A man wants a gal proud to say

That she'll become his lovin' wife

He wants a chance to give his kids a better life, yes

Well hello, hello, hello brother



You can travel all around the world and back

You can fly or sail or ride a railroad track

But no matter where you go you're gonna find

That people have the same things on their minds



A man wants to work for his pay

A man wants a place in the sun

A man wants a gal proud to say

That she'll become his lovin' wife

He wants a chance to give his kids a better life

Well hello brother, hello, yeah



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He wants a chance to give his kids a better life, yes

Well hello, hello, brother hello

I said hello, hello, brother hello