Able-Bodied Man

Lyrics

[Intro] We as a co– raised hell here, had a very hard time But now, we are living just as good as the poor white people [Verse 1] I'm calling from the station And I haven't got much time to let you know Got a ticket for Missouri And there's things I need to say before I go [Verse 2] If I could I'd have you meet me But I don't see how I can I don't have enough to pay your fare There's a factory in Columbus Hiring now I understand And they're looking for an able-bodied man [Verse 3] Baby, you should get some money In the letter that I mailed two days ago But when I wrote the letter Saying you could come to me I didn't know [Verse 4] That I was going to lose my job In such a little while So now I guess we'll have to change our plan They may not hire me in Columbus But I'm pretty sure they will 'Cause they're looking for an able-bodied man [Verse 5] If I had more education Now I'da made a better life for me and you But just simple manual labor Is the only kind of work that I can do [Verse 6] The bus is loading for Missouri So I guess I'd better go Hun', I'll call you up as soon as I can I'll be sending you a ticket 'Cause I know I'll get the job If they're looking for an able-bodied man [Outro] I'll be sending you a ticket 'Cause I know I'll get the job And remember I'm your able-bodied man