I was workin real hard in a gravel yard when I came across a silver coin you know it wasn't that much but I tried my luck because I'd had enough of being employed Mama mama don't worry long for me I m a man and I must find my way mama mama can you tell Sue for me If I stayed here I'd die in a working man's grave Well I was dead flat broke and that wasnt no joke 'cause I was swimming in a pile of debt but I have to admit that when I up and quit I pulled an iron shackle from my neck Well it's been some years and I've grown a beard and I've taken to the life I lead When I think of the past the thinkin' doesn't last I have everything I ever need When I turned to leave I heard the pit boss scream "Son you know you'll never return" Well I didn t say a word I just flipped him the bird and that's the last of me that he saw