Go on and back up
empty's here just as soon as we know where they lay.
Tied off with them giant
leaving mines on a long hot summer day.
For everyday work on the Illinois River,
get half a day off with pay.
I'm tired of building up barges on a long hot summer day.
Well I got me a gal in Pekin,
she's a good old gal okay.
I bet she's in by her window
for everyday work on the Illinois River,
get half a day off with pay.
I'm tired of working on the
barges on a long hot summer day.
Last night we had pork for supper,
today will be chicken consomme.
I'm a big jar full of
iced tea on a long hot summer day.
For everyday work on the Illinois River,
get half a day
off with pay.
I'm tired of building up
barges on a long hot summer day.
For everyday work