Working on the Project

I was workin' on the project
Beggin' the relief for shoes
I was workin' on the project
Beggin' the relief for shoes
Because the rock and concrete
Ooh, well, well, they're giving my feet the blues

Workin' on the project
With holes all in my clothes
Workin' on the project
With holes all in my clothes
Tryin' to make me a dime
Ooh, well, well, to keep the rent man from puttin' me outdoor

I am workin' on the project
Tryin' to make both ends meet
I am workin' on the project
Tryin' to make ends meet
But the payday is so long
Ooh, well, well, until the grocery man won't let me eat

Workin' on the project
My girl spending all my dough
Workin' on the project
My girl spending all my dough
Now I have waked up on her
Ooh, well, well, and I won't be that weak no more

Workin' on the project
With payday three or four weeks away
Workin' on the project
With payday three or four weeks away
Now, how can you make they meet
Ooh, well, well, well, when you can't get no pay?