(aaron tippin/bobby boyd/philip douglas)

You get up every morning fore the sun comes up
Toss a lunchbox into a pickup truck
A long, hard day sure aint much fun
But youve gotta get it started if you wanna get it done
You set your mind and roll up your sleeves
Youre workin on a working mans ph.d.

With your heart in your hands and the sweat on your brow
You build the things that really make the world go around
If it works, if it runs, if it lasts for years
You bet your bottom dollar it was made right here
With pride, honor and dignity
From a man with a working mans ph.d.

Now there aint no shame in a job well done
From driving a nail to driving a truck
As a matter of fact Id like to set things straight
A few more people should be pullin their weight
If you wanna cram course in reality
You get yourself a working mans ph.d.

When the quittin whistle blows and the dust settles down
There aint no trophies or cheering crowds
Youll face yourself at the end of the day
And be damn proud of whatever youve made
Cant hang it on the wall for the world to see
But youve got yourself a working mans ph.d.

Now there aint no shame in a job well done
From driving a nail to driving a truck
As a matter of fact Id like to set things straight
A few more people should be pullin their weight
If you wanna cram course in reality
You get yourself a working mans ph.d.