Moonlighter

I rise with the sun cause my work is never done

And those leftover chores from the midnight before are still waiting for me

And once again i'm caught between this rock and hard place

Well i get up on my feet and make coffee in my sleep

The school bell rings at eight i hope the kids don't make me late

Cause the boss will want to know

Why i'm holdin' up the side show in this rat race

And it seems like all the days are gettin' shorter

Fight with time to make your pay

Give a dollar's worth away to make a quarter

But i believe the holy light is burnin' brighter

To come and take this old world back stop the pendulum in its track

And let the sun forever shine on this moonlighter

The mornin' news is grim the cost of livin's up again

And there's little left to spare but i'm contendin' for my share

Cause my prospects are high people reaching for the good life all around me

Well i'm sure the lord knew best when he made a day of rest

But it sure would turn out neat with one more extra day a week

Maybe then this moonlight dance i do

Would never have a chance to overtake me

And it seems like all the days are gettin' shorter...

[ guitar ]