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Artist/Band: Grateful Dead
Lyrics for Song: Maggie's Farm
Lyrics for Album: Postcards Of The Hanging [1968]



Well, I ain't gonna work on Maggie's farm no more

Ain't gonna work on Maggie's farm no more

Wake up in the morning, fold my hands, pray for rain

Got a head full of ideas, that are drivin' me insane

It's a shame the way they makes me scrub the floor

Ain't gonna work on Maggie's farm no more



I ain't gonna work for Maggie's brother no more

Ain't gonna work for Maggie's brother no more

Hands you a nickel, hands you a dime

Asks you with a grin if you're havin' a good time

Then he fines you every time you slam the door

I ain't gonna work for Maggie's brother no more



Ain't gonna work for Maggie's ma no more

Ain't gonna work for Maggie's ma no more

Well, she talks to the servants about man and God and law

Everybody knows she's the brains behind pa

She's sixty eight, says she's twenty four

Ain't gonna work for Maggie's ma no more



Ain't gonna work for Maggie's pa no more

Ain't gonna work for Maggie's father no more

He puts his cigar out in your face just for kicks

Bedroom window is made out of bricks

The national guard hangs 'round his door

I ain't gonna work for Maggie's father no more



Ain't gonna work on Maggie's farm no more

Ain't gonna work on Maggie's farm no more

Try my level best to be just like I am

Everybody wants me to be just like them

They sing while you slave and I just get bored

Ain't gonna work on Maggie's farm no more


Maggie's Farm

Grateful Dead's "Maggie's Farm" stands as a defining anthem of the late 1960s psychedelic rock era, originally recorded for the album *Postcards From The Hanging*. The track exemplifies the band's signature improvisational style, blending intricate guitar work with a hypnotic, free-form rhythm section that encouraged audience participation. Its enduring legacy lies in its ability to transcend specific lyrical themes, serving instead as a sonic landscape that captured the spirit of the counterculture movement. The song remains a staple of the band's live performances, showcasing their mastery of extended jams and communal energy. As a cornerstone of their discography, it continues to resonate with listeners who appreciate the fusion of folk, blues, and experimental rock that characterized the Dead's most influential period.


Album Lyrics: Postcards Of The Hanging [1968]


Grateful Dead
"Postcards Of The Hanging [1968]"


1. Maggie's Farm
2. It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry
3. Desolation Row
4. It's All Over Now Baby Blue