The “Livin’ On The Job Site” Blues
Written by Tom Demarest July 1996 thru and beyond September 2000
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There’s sawdust in my coffee, there’s drywall in my stew.
And “Yes dear, that is pipe glue on the toe of your new white shoe
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There’s playdough on my skillsaw & the cat peed on my drill.
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And tryin’ to read this code book is like pushin’ a rope uphill.
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I think I’m gettin’ the blues, a lousy dose of them blues, oh yeah,
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Got the low down --- livin’ at the job site blues.
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Whose idea was this really? Oh yeah the house was gettin’ small.
The square feet divided by the kids feet had our backs up against the wall.
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I use to spend time fishin’. I remember that and smile
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While we’re out on a date at Home Depot pickin’ out bathroom tile.
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I think I’m gettin’ the blues, a lousy dose of them blues, oh yeah,
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Got the low down --- livin’ at the job site blues.
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All my freinds and family ask me, and I know they are sincere.
So I’m gonna’ get a hat that says “NOT YET-ALMOST-MAYBE NEXT YEAR”
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This job ain’t even over, I haven’t driven my last nail.
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But the tax man‘s been at the door, and the bill is in the mail.
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I think I’m gettin’ the blues, plus I’m payin’ my dues, oh yeah,
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Got the low down --- livin’ at the job site....
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Gotta work quite cause it’s almost mid night....
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Pickin out carpet’s gonna’ mean another big fight---The low down ......
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