VERSE 1: I woke up early, last Monday morning. Turned on my TV to check out the news. They said the Trash Men was on strike, but they're still collecting Trash Man Union dues. I can't make no money this job's a waste. Looks like those Trash Man Blues that's all I can say.
VERSE 2: I used to play every night I'd play the blues until they turned out the lights. Jump in my car to see my lady, to make love for the rest of the night. I can't make no money this job's a waste. Looks like those Trash Man Blues that's all I can say.
CHANT: Everybody say I. I got the Trash Man Blues. I said I . I got the Trash Man Blues. I can't make no money this job's a waste. Looks like those Trash Man Blues that's all I can say.