I rise with the sun, cause my work is never doneAnd those leftover chores from the midnight before are still waiting for meOnce again I'm caught between this rock and the hard placeWell I get up on my feet and make coffee in my sleepThe school bell rings at eight, I hope the kids don't make me lateCause the boss will wanna know why I'm holding up the sideshow in this rat raceAnd it seems like all the days are getting shorterFight for time to make your pay, give a dollar's worth away to make a quarterBut I believe the holy fire is burning brighterTo come and take this old world back, stop the pendulum in its trackAnd let the sun forever shine on this moonlighterI rise with the sun, cause my work is never doneAnd those leftover chores from the midnight before are still waiting for meThe morning news is grim, the cost of living's up againAnd there's little left to spare, but I'm contending for my shareCause my prospects are high, people reaching for the good life all around meOh I'm sure the Lord knew best when he made a day of restBut it sure would turn out neat with one more extra day a weekMaybe then this moonlight dance I do would never have the chance to overtake meAnd it seems like all the days are getting shorterFight for time to make your pay, give a dollar's worth away to make a quarterOh but I believe the holy light is burning brighterTo come and take this old world back, stop the pendulum in its trackAnd let the sun forever shine on this moonlighter