Some clichty folks
dont knos,
posin and preenin
and puttin on acts,
stretcheir backs.
to condos
up over the ranks,
paheir souls
to the local banks.
Buying big cars
t afford,
ridin around town
actin bored.
If t to learn o live life right
t to study me on Saturday night.
My job at t
aint t bet,
but I pay my bills
and stay out of debt.
I get my hair done
for my own selfs sake,
so I dont o pick
and I dont o rake.
take t
and own
to my friend girls house
where we plan our round.
e meet our men and go to a joint
whe music is blue
and to t.
Folks e about me.
t cant see
how I work all week
at tory.
t spruced up
and laugh and dance
And turn away from worry
h sassy glance.
they accuse me of livin
from day to day,
but whey kiddin?
So are they.
My life aint heaven
but it sure aint hell.
Im not on top
but I call it swell
if Im able to work
and get paid right
and o be Black
on a Saturday night.