“Hammer Man”

Description

"Drivin' steel, drivin' steel, Drivin' steel, boys, Is hard work, I know...." "Treat me right... I am bound to stay all day; Treat me wrong, I am bound to run away." "Boss man... See the boss man comin' down the line."

References

  1. Sandburg, p. 139, "Hammer Man" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. BI, San139

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1927 (Sandburg)
Keywords: work nonballad worksong