[Verse 1]
Rust on your fingers, you got trouble at your feet
Keep the home fires burning, but look out for the heat
'Cause there's a man at the window who knows just what you think
And there's a water boy behind you who won't give you a drink
[Refrain]
Well, it's a hard, hard times, no easy road in sight
It takes a great big man to win a great big fight
[Verse 2]
And when it comes to dying, no matter what you tell
They're gonna let you into Heaven 'cause you lived your life in Hell
Well, they've got no way to reward you but to let those breezes blow
And you've got nothing left to do but to let your anger show
[Refrain]
'Cause it's a hard, hard times, no easy road in sight
It takes a great big man to win a great big fight
[Bridge]
Think about your baby, think about your wife
Just think about your banker who's trying to take your life
Think about this planet that's rolling through the night
Then tell me, can you turn your back on such a great big fight?
[Verse 3]
You've got the muscle, big man, you've got the power
But you're getting weaker with each passing hour
Just like a flame (Like a flame) in the rain (flame in the rain), like a light in the night
Well, if it's you that must stay, well, then it's you that must fight
[Refrain]
'Cause it's a hard, hard times, your future's not bright
It takes a great big man to win a great big
Great big man to win a great big fight