My old man worked hard all his lifeNever had that much to showAnd the next door neighbor buys a lottery ticketAnd they're rolling in the Powerball doughHard work never hurt nobodyBut I'd rather be luckyHard work never hurt nobodyBut I'd rather be luckyThat hometown girl had the guys lined upWith diamonds, devils, and degreesWho ever thought that she'd run offWith a guitar player like meHard work never hurt nobodyBut I'd rather be luckyHard work never hurt nobodyBut I'd rather be luckyI never have things turn out quite like I plannedIf fate deals the cards, I'll play the handsWell, it's a good day when you're back homeEverybody buys lunchAnd every light you hit turns greenAnd your girlfriend can't keep her hands off youIf you know what I meanHard work never hurt nobodyI'd rather be luckyHard work never hurt nobodyBut I'd rather be luckyAnd the next door neighbor buys a lottery ticketHard work never hurt nobodyBut I'd rather be luckyThat hometown girl had the guys lined upWith diamonds, devils, and degreesWho ever thought that she'd run off withHard work never hurt nobody, but I'd rather be lucky, yeahHard work never hurt nobody, but I'd rather be luckyHard work never hurt nobody, but I'd rather be luckyHard work never hurt nobody, but I'd rather be lucky, yeahNa na na na na, na na na na naNa na na na na naNa na na na na, na na na na naNa na na na na naOh, yeahNa-na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na, oh yeahNa-na-na-na-naNa-na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na, oh yeahNa, na, na, na, na, na