In the dirtiest part of the city
Where the sun refused to shine
People tell me there ain't no use in tryin'
My love, you're so young and pretty
One thing I know is true
You're gonna die before your time is due
See my daddy, he lay dying
See his hair all turning grey
He's been workin' and slavin' his life away
He's been workin', yeah
Everyday, slavin' his life away
He's been workin', yeah
Work, work, work, work, work, work
CHORUS
We gotta get out of this place
If it's the last thing we ever do