Work in Progress
Alan Jackson · Drive [2002]
(A.Jackson)
Okay, I forgot about the trash
I didn't trim the long hairs on my mustache
I did buy you a ring, I believe it was back in '93
Alright I admit it I forgot our anniversary
I did pick up the baby this mornin' at the nursery
That ain't no big thing but it's a gold star for me.
Chorus:
You get tired and disgusted with me
When I can't be just what you want me to be
I still love you and I try real hard
I swear one day you'll have a brand new car
I even asked the Lord to try to help me
He looked down from heaven and said to tell you please
Just be patient, I'm a work in progress.
I'm sorry I got mad waitin' in the truck
It seemed like hours you gettin' all dressed up
Just to go to Shoney's on a Wednesday night
I read that book you gave me about Mars and Venus
I think it's sinkin' in but i probably need to reread it
But I'm startin' to see now what you've been sayin' is right.
Chorus:
You get tired and disgusted with me
When I can't be just what you want me to be
I still love you and I try real hard
I swear one day you'll have a brand new car
I even asked the Lord to try to help me
He looked down from heaven and said to tell you please
Just be patient, I'm a work in progress.
--- Instrumental ---
I know you meant well when you bought me those clogs
But my heels get hot down by the muffler on my hog
I'm sure they're stylish but I'll take my boots
I try to do that health thing like you want me to do
But that low fat and no fat's gettin' hard to chew
Now I love your cooking, honey
But sometimes I need some real food.
Chorus:
You get tired and disgusted with me
When I can't be just what you want me to be
I still love you and I try real hard
I swear one day you'll have a brand new car
I even asked the Lord to try to help me
He looked down from heaven and said to tell you please
Just be patient, I'm a work in progress.
Oh honey, just be patient now
I'm a work in progress.
Oh, I need a major tune up.
Maybe a full, body-off, restoration.
I'm tore up...
Okay, I forgot about the trash
I didn't trim the long hairs on my mustache
I did buy you a ring, I believe it was back in '93
Alright I admit it I forgot our anniversary
I did pick up the baby this mornin' at the nursery
That ain't no big thing but it's a gold star for me.
Chorus:
You get tired and disgusted with me
When I can't be just what you want me to be
I still love you and I try real hard
I swear one day you'll have a brand new car
I even asked the Lord to try to help me
He looked down from heaven and said to tell you please
Just be patient, I'm a work in progress.
I'm sorry I got mad waitin' in the truck
It seemed like hours you gettin' all dressed up
Just to go to Shoney's on a Wednesday night
I read that book you gave me about Mars and Venus
I think it's sinkin' in but i probably need to reread it
But I'm startin' to see now what you've been sayin' is right.
Chorus:
You get tired and disgusted with me
When I can't be just what you want me to be
I still love you and I try real hard
I swear one day you'll have a brand new car
I even asked the Lord to try to help me
He looked down from heaven and said to tell you please
Just be patient, I'm a work in progress.
--- Instrumental ---
I know you meant well when you bought me those clogs
But my heels get hot down by the muffler on my hog
I'm sure they're stylish but I'll take my boots
I try to do that health thing like you want me to do
But that low fat and no fat's gettin' hard to chew
Now I love your cooking, honey
But sometimes I need some real food.
Chorus:
You get tired and disgusted with me
When I can't be just what you want me to be
I still love you and I try real hard
I swear one day you'll have a brand new car
I even asked the Lord to try to help me
He looked down from heaven and said to tell you please
Just be patient, I'm a work in progress.
Oh honey, just be patient now
I'm a work in progress.
Oh, I need a major tune up.
Maybe a full, body-off, restoration.
I'm tore up...
Work in Progress
Alan Jackson's 'Work in Progress,' featured on the 2002 album *Drive*, exemplifies his mastery of traditional country storytelling. The track showcases his signature acoustic guitar-driven sound, blending folk influences with polished pop-country production that defined the early 2000s era. As a staple of his discography, the song reflects his ability to craft relatable narratives about life's challenges, a hallmark of his career spanning decades. It remains a representative piece of his catalog, demonstrating the enduring appeal of his melodic style and lyrical depth within the genre.