Working Man's Hands
Patty Loveless · If My Heart Had Windows [1988]
(Johnny Pierce - Joanne Christy - Paul Marshall)
I love the hands of the workin' man
Workin' all day in the sun
Every morning there's a mountain to be moved
By the end of the day it's done.
I love the hands of my workin' man
Touching me tenderly
I can feel the heart of my workin' man
When his hands are holdin' me.
Workin' man's hands, gentle as moonlight
Workin' man's hands, strong as steel
He must of been thinking 'bout me
When the Lord made my workin' man's hands.
Daddy always wanted the best for me
Wanted me to have more than he had
He dreamed of riches and finer things
But I'd rather have a workin' man like my dad.
Workin' man's hands, gentle as moonlight
Workin' man's hands, strong as steel
He must of been thinking 'bout me
When the Lord made my workin' man's hands.
Life can be hard in this world of ours
But it's easier when someone cares
So I'll take the hand of my workin' man
He's the answer to this workin' girls prayers.
Workin' man's hands, gentle as moonlight
Workin' man's hands, strong as steel
He must of been thinking 'bout me
When the Lord made my workin' man's hands.
Workin' man's hands, gentle as moonlight
Workin' man's hands, strong as steel
He must of been thinking 'bout me
When the Lord made my workin' man's hands...
I love the hands of the workin' man
Workin' all day in the sun
Every morning there's a mountain to be moved
By the end of the day it's done.
I love the hands of my workin' man
Touching me tenderly
I can feel the heart of my workin' man
When his hands are holdin' me.
Workin' man's hands, gentle as moonlight
Workin' man's hands, strong as steel
He must of been thinking 'bout me
When the Lord made my workin' man's hands.
Daddy always wanted the best for me
Wanted me to have more than he had
He dreamed of riches and finer things
But I'd rather have a workin' man like my dad.
Workin' man's hands, gentle as moonlight
Workin' man's hands, strong as steel
He must of been thinking 'bout me
When the Lord made my workin' man's hands.
Life can be hard in this world of ours
But it's easier when someone cares
So I'll take the hand of my workin' man
He's the answer to this workin' girls prayers.
Workin' man's hands, gentle as moonlight
Workin' man's hands, strong as steel
He must of been thinking 'bout me
When the Lord made my workin' man's hands.
Workin' man's hands, gentle as moonlight
Workin' man's hands, strong as steel
He must of been thinking 'bout me
When the Lord made my workin' man's hands...
Working Man's Hands
Patty Loveless delivers a quintessential country-rock anthem on 'Working Man's Hands,' her 1988 album If My Heart Had Windows. The track exemplifies her signature style, blending honky-tonk rhythms with bluegrass instrumentation to celebrate the dignity and resilience of labor. Recorded during a pivotal era for female country artists, the song captures the gritty reality of working-class life through its driving tempo and Loveless's powerful vocal delivery. It stands as a testament to her ability to craft songs that resonate with universal themes of struggle and perseverance, solidifying her place in the canon of classic country music.