Ten Men Workin'
Neil Young · This Note's For You [1988]
We got a job to do
We gotta keep you rockin'
To keep your soul from the blue.
Well, we work all day
Then we work all night
We got to keep you dancin'
Gotta make you feel alright.
Ten men workin',
ten men workin' tonight.
We gotta dig the groove
We're gonna hammer the blues
You can't sit down
'Cause we got a job to do.
We gotta dig the groove
We're gonna hammer the blues
You can't sit down
'Cause we got a job to do.
Ten men workin',
ten men workin' tonight.
We are men at work
We got a job to do
We gotta keep you rockin'
To keep your soul from the blue.
Well, we work all day
Then we work all night
We got to keep you dancin'
Gotta make you feel alright.
Ten men workin',
ten men workin' tonight.
We gotta dig the groove
We're gonna hammer the blues
You can't sit down
'Cause we got a job to do.
We gotta dig the groove
We're gonna hammer the blues
You can't sit down
'Cause we got a job to do.
Ten men workin',
ten men workin' tonight.
Ten Men Workin'
Neil Young's "Ten Men Workin'" appears on the 1988 compilation album *This Note's For You*, showcasing his enduring commitment to acoustic storytelling and folk-rock traditions. The track reflects Young's signature style, blending raw vocal delivery with minimalist instrumentation to explore themes of labor and human connection. Released decades after its initial performance, the recording highlights his ability to revisit and refine material, maintaining its emotional resonance within the broader landscape of his discography. As part of his extensive catalog of songs about working-class life, the piece stands as a testament to his role in preserving and evolving the American folk tradition through both live performance and studio capture.