you've got an eye for diamonds and things that shine   you want a slick black jag and a cellar of wine   i'd have to hold two jobs to keep you in my arms   and i don't wanna work that hard      i met your mama and she turned up her nose   at my dirty work boots and my co-op clothes   ain't gonna kiss her butt just to win her heart   no, i don't wanna work that hard      i don't wanna work for something   that's only gonna add up to nothing   girl, i gonna miss your loving   knowing how sweet your kisses are      but you're always asking me to watch your dog   bathe em and to feed em, take him out for a walk   well, he's a hundred and eighty pound saint bernard   hell, i don't wanna work that hard      and your old boyfriend is still hanging on   he's and ex-black belt with a jealous bone   don't wanna have to whop him out behind some bar   no, i don't wanna work that hard      i don't wanna work for something   that's only gonna add up to nothing   girl, i gonna miss your loving   knowing how sweet your kisses are      (instrumental interlude)      i don't wanna work for something   that's only gonna add up to nothing   girl, i gonna miss your loving   knowing how sweet your kisses are      i'd have to hold two jobs to keep you in my arms   kiss your mama's butt and your saint bernard's   whop your ex-boyfriend at some bar   and i don't wanna work that hard   baby, i ain't gonna work that hard