Standard (EADGBE)

 40 years we labor on this chain

 Workin' much too hard for what we gain

 You and I, we taste the bitter end

 Workin' 40 years for another man

Verse 2

Got no name, just a number in the book

Friendly faces hide the royal look

Nothin' down on you, it's such a shame

Workin' 40 years for another man

Chorus

  40 years 40-- long long years

  Give the man your blood and sweat and tears

 Cash your check on Friday afternoon

 Sunday night your money's gone too soon

 For your children, will it be the same?

 Workin' 40 years for another man

(instrumental, same pattern as verses)