[Verse 1]
The alarm went off but I wasn't asleep
After tossing and turning all night what a relief
To go to work, get up and go to work
So I get onto the highway and I head into town
'Cause one part of my life I won't let you tear down
Yeah and that's my work, right now I'm going to work

[Chorus]
When the whistle blows, I'll be there
Life goes on even when it's not fair
And who's got time to hurt, right now
I got to go to work

[Verse 2]
Now I remember what it is I do
For a while I thought my life was just loving you
But now it's back to work
Oh, thank God for my work
So from nine to five I take a break
From an empty bed and a heart that aches
I'm good at my work
Oh, I'm good at my work

[Chorus]
When the whistle blows, I'll be there
Life goes on even when it's not fair
And who's got time to hurt, right now
I got to go to work
[Bridge]
Oh, I got to stay busy that's the only way
Throw myself into my business and collect my pay
Watch me keep it together while I fall apart
'Cause a world won't stop for a broken heart, oh no, no

[Chorus]
When the whistle blows, I'll be there
Life goes on even when it's not fair
And who's got time to hurt, right now
I got to go to work

[Outro]
Watch me I'm going to work
Oh yeah, you know I'm good at my work
Right now I'm going to work
Going to work, yeah