aaron tippin
working man s ph d
You get up every morning 'fore the sun comes up Toss a lunch box into a pickup truck A long hard day sure ain't much fun But you got to get it started if you want to get it done. You set your mind and roll up your sleeves You're workin' on a Working Man's Ph.D. With your heart and your hands and the sweat on your brow You build the things that really make the world go 'round If it works, if it runs, if it lasts for years You can bet your bottom dollar it was made right here With pride and honor and dignity From a man with a Working Man's Ph.D. Now, there ain't no shame in a job well done From driving a nail to driving a truck As a matter of fact, I'd like to set things straight A few more people should be pullin' their weight If you want a cram course in reality You get yourself a Working Man's Ph.D. When the quittin' whistle blows and the dust settles down There ain't no trophies or cheering crowds You'll face yourself at the end of the day And be damned proud of whatever you've made Can't hang it on the wall for the world to see But you've got yourself a Working Man's Ph.D.