Jack Of All Trades
Guy Clark · Other Songs - Guy Clark
You can't burn me down
They ain't made a job
That I can't work my way around
Sometime I do it for the money
Sometime for the glamour
Sometime I use my head
Sometime I get a bigger hammer
I worked on the railroad
I worked in the fields
I'm a steeple jack and it's a fact
I drive anything on wheels
I can frame a house drive pilin'
Pour that wet concrete
Take a weldin' rig and build a bridge
And I can do it in my sleep
[Chorus]
I'm the jack of all trades
I love every lick I get
If I ain't got the job done son
I might not want to quit
I'm the jack of all trades
That makes me the boss
You gonna get your money's worth
No matter what it costs
I don't work assembly line
Doin' the same ol thing
Same ol shop the same ol clock
Playin' the same ol game
I don't want no desk job man
It don't suit my clothes
I don't need no engineer
Just to show me how it goes
Hmm hmm show me how it goes
[Chorus]
There ain't no need to do a job
It I can't do it right
I may not be gettin' rich
But I'm sleepin' good at night
Some call me a gypsy
Some call me a flake
But I'll kiss your ass if I don't earn
Every dime I make
Jack Of All Trades - Guy Clark
Guy Clark's "Jack Of All Trades" stands as a quintessential example of his mastery within the honky-tonk and country storytelling traditions. The song reflects Clark's signature ability to weave complex narratives about the struggles and resilience of working-class individuals, a theme central to his body of work. Recorded with his characteristic blend of acoustic guitar and harmonica, the track captures the weary yet enduring spirit of the American South. As a solo effort, it showcases his lyrical precision and melodic sensibility, offering a poignant glimpse into the life of a man who must juggle multiple roles to survive. The recording remains a staple in Clark's discography, illustrating his commitment to exploring the human condition through the lens of traditional country music.

