Monday morning comes too soon
I see the red sun rise
I feel like I ain't slept at all
And sleep's still in my eyes
And there ain't time to turn again
And love her where she lies

Have you seen a long line of men with their work clothes on
The factory gate swings open wide at the break of Monday dawn
I wish that I could stay with you 'til the night was almost gone
Five days a week and three nights in your arms

Tell the children to sit up straight
And wash behind their ears
Don't be staying up too late
Don't stop to count the fears
I'll retire on half my pay
In only thirty years

Have you seen a long line of men with their work clothes on
The factory gate swings open wide at the break of Monday dawn
I wish that I could stay with you 'til the night was almost gone
Five days a week and three nights in your arms

Sometimes I wish that for just one time
I could be a rich man’s son
And lie with you in a lovers' bed
Until the morning come
But you got to go where the paychecks roll
When there ain't no work at home

Have you seen a long line of men with their work clothes on
The factory gate swings open wide at the break of Monday dawn
I wish that I could stay with you 'til the night was almost gone
Five days a week and three nights in your arms