I rise with the sun, cause my work is never done
And those leftover chores from the midnight before are still waiting for me
Once again I'm caught between this rock and the hard place
Well I get up on my feet and make coffee in my sleep
The school bell rings at eight, I hope the kids don't make me late
Cause the boss will wanna know why I'm holding up the sideshow in this rat race
And it seems like all the days are getting shorter
Fight for time to make your pay, give a dollar's worth away to make a quarter
But I believe the holy fire is burning brighter
To come and take this old world back, stop the pendulum in its track
And let the sun forever shine on this moonlighter
I rise with the sun, cause my work is never done
And those leftover chores from the midnight before are still waiting for me
The morning news is grim, the cost of living's up again
And there's little left to spare, but I'm contending for my share
Cause my prospects are high, people reaching for the good life all around me
Oh I'm sure the Lord knew best when he made a day of rest
But it sure would turn out neat with one more extra day a week
Maybe then this moonlight dance I do would never have the chance to overtake me
And it seems like all the days are getting shorter
Fight for time to make your pay, give a dollar's worth away to make a quarter
Oh but I believe the holy light is burning brighter
To come and take this old world back, stop the pendulum in its track
And let the sun forever shine on this moonlighter