There are people in this country who work every day Not for fame or fortune do strive But the fruits of their labor are worth more their pay And it's a few of them were recognized
Hello Detroit auto workers, let me thank you for your You work a forty hour week for a livin' just to it on down the line Hello Pittsburgh steel mill workers, let me thank you for time You work a hour week for a livin', a-just to send it on down the line
This is for the one who swings the hammer, driving the nail Or the one the counter, ringing up the sale Or the one who fights the fires, the one who the mail For everyone who works the scenes
You can see them every morning in the factories and the In the city streets and the country towns Working like spokes inside a wheel keep this country turning around
Hello Kansas field farmer, let me thank you for your time You work a forty hour week for a livin',a-just to send it on down the Hello West Virginia miner, let me thank you for your time You work a forty hour week for a livin', just to it on down the line
This is for the one who drives the big rig, up and the road Or the one out in the warehouse, bringing in the Or the waitress, the mechanic, the on patrol For who works behind the scenes
With a spirit you can't with no machine Hello America let me you for your time