Poor Boy Workin' Blues
Dailey and Vincent · Other Songs - Dailey and Vincent
Work all night and I work all day,
Life just ain't worth livin' this way
Work the soles right off of my shoes,
I've got the poor boy workin' blues
Left my home when I was just a boy,
Found me a job up north in Detroit
Work long hours just to pay my bills,
While the rich man lived in a mansion on the hill
Work all night and I work all day,
Life just ain't work livin' this way
Work the soles right off of my shoes,
I've got the poor boy workin' blues
Call me a country boy call me what you will,
But I ain't no crook lookin' for a way to steal
Work long hours just to pay my way,
Lord I barely make it from day to day
Work all night and I work all day,
Life jus ain't worth livin' this way
Work the soles right off of my shoes,
I've got the poor boy workin' blues
Work all night and I work all day,
Life just ain't worth livin' this way
Work the soles right off of my shoes,
I've got the poor boy workin' blues
I've got the poor boy workin' blues
Life just ain't worth livin' this way
Work the soles right off of my shoes,
I've got the poor boy workin' blues
Left my home when I was just a boy,
Found me a job up north in Detroit
Work long hours just to pay my bills,
While the rich man lived in a mansion on the hill
Work all night and I work all day,
Life just ain't work livin' this way
Work the soles right off of my shoes,
I've got the poor boy workin' blues
Call me a country boy call me what you will,
But I ain't no crook lookin' for a way to steal
Work long hours just to pay my way,
Lord I barely make it from day to day
Work all night and I work all day,
Life jus ain't worth livin' this way
Work the soles right off of my shoes,
I've got the poor boy workin' blues
Work all night and I work all day,
Life just ain't worth livin' this way
Work the soles right off of my shoes,
I've got the poor boy workin' blues
I've got the poor boy workin' blues
Poor Boy Workin' Blues
Recorded by Dailey and Vincent, this track exemplifies the acoustic storytelling tradition of early American folk and blues. The song captures the weary spirit of laborers through simple, evocative imagery, characteristic of the genre's focus on everyday struggles. As part of their broader discography, the recording reflects the collaborative spirit of the duo, blending traditional vocal harmonies with a raw, unpolished sound that resonates with the rural American experience. The work stands as a testament to the enduring power of folk music to document the lives of ordinary people, preserving a specific moment in time through its lyrical narrative and authentic performance style.