A
   The sun comes up     and the sun goes down
                 E                A 
        Work away     work away
A
   We'll clear that acre   stake that claim
   Gather up the timber   tie them chains
A
   Cut that line     sand that plane
   Sing a little song   and do it all again
A
   The sun comes up     and the sun goes down
                E                  A 
        Work away     work away
A
   We'll haul that lumber    lift that frame
   Grab a little shut–eye and do it all again
A
   The sun comes up     and the sun goes down
                 E                  A
         Work away     work away