Such a young dude with an attitude Ain't it a shame Crying with the pain, tired of pissing in the rain It's a shame, such a shame Working on the line, your work is like a crime Ain't it a shame Sing the workhouse blues, wish your life away It's a shame, such a shame Caught between the devil and the deep blue sea Want to party every night No work, no pay, hey, judgment day All work, no play, hey, Jack, no way Work ain't a bad place to visit but who wants to live there Work ain't a bad place to visit but who wants to live there Nice work if you can get it Burned out town where you're k**ing time Ain't it a shame See the girls dance but you can't take a chance It's a shame, such a shame Can't afford the ransom on the car in the shop Ain't it a shame Drag your a** from the bed, someone living in your head It's a shame, such a shame