Hard Working Woman
B.B. King Lyrics


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Got a hard working woman, works hard all day long
Got a hard working woman, she works hard all the time
She's a hard working woman, I call her that gal of mine

Well, I went uptown and bought her clothes
My baby got my money, put me outdoors
She's a hard working woman
Hard working woman
Hard working woman
Hard working woman, works hard all the time

Well, I bought her clothes and I bought her hair
My baby's gone, gone away somewhere
She's a hard working woman
Hard working woman
Hard working woman
Hard working woman, works hard all the time

She works hard all day, doing the best she can
When you come home at night, she's got another man
She's a hard working woman
Hard working woman
Hard working woman
Hard working woman, works hard all the time

Well, I give her my dough to spend on the line
When it comes to loving, she's the gal of mine
She's a hard working woman
Hard working woman
Hard working woman




Hard working woman
Good loving mama, and I love her all the time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of B.B. King's song Hard Working Woman portray the struggles of a man who has a hard-working partner. The song reflects the idea that work can be tough and tiresome, but the love and affection between two people can be strong enough to withstand any challenge. The lyrics declare the woman in question as the 'gal of mine' and a 'good loving mama.'


However, the song is not all about the woman's hard work; it also portrays the singer's frustrations. He complains about her spending his money on clothes and hair and accuses her of running away with another man, despite her hard work. The lyrics reveal the complicated nature of relationships and how they can often be a source of emotional stress and strain.


The overall theme of the song seems to be the idea that relationships require effort and dedication, just like a hard-working individual does. It also reflects the reality that sometimes, despite our best intentions, we can feel overwhelmed by love and work, and the two can sometimes clash.


Line by Line Meaning

Got a hard working woman, works hard all day long
I have a woman who works continuously throughout the day


Got a hard working woman, she works hard all the time
My woman works tirelessly and without a break


She's a hard working woman, I call her that gal of mine
My woman is incredibly hardworking, and I proudly refer to her as my own


Well, I went uptown and bought her clothes
I went into the city and purchased new clothes for her


My baby got my money, put me outdoors
My lady took my money and left me without any resources


She works hard all day, doing the best she can
My woman works diligently, trying to do the best job she can


When you come home at night, she's got another man
At night when I get home, she is with another man


Well, I give her my dough to spend on the line
I give her my money to spend on the necessities


When it comes to loving, she's the gal of mine
When it comes to love, she is the woman that I choose to love


Good loving mama, and I love her all the time
She is an excellent lover, and I love her all the time




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JULES BIHARI, RILEY B. KING

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on Always On My Mind

Here's BB King's Version - Lyrics

Maybe I didn't love you
Quite as often as I should have
Maybe I didn't treat you
Quite as good as I could have

If I made you feel second best
Girl I'm sorry I was blind
You were always on my mind
You were always on my mind

Maybe I didn't hold you
All those lonely, lonely times
I guess I never told you
That I am so happy that you're mine
Little things I should have said and done
I just never took the time
You were always on my mind
ou were always on my mind

If I made you feel second best
Girl I'm sorry I was blind

Tell me, tell me that your sweet love hasn't died
Give me, give me one more chance
To satisfied
I'll keep you satisfied

Musical Interlude

Tell me, tell me that your sweet love hasn't died
Give me, give me one more chance
To satisfied
I'll keep you satisfied

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