The boys woke up early
like we always do
ready to work
in skies white grey or blue

And so out we march
to grind toil and grit
but not one of us minds
not one little bit

We are together
a family a team
eager to learn
and to work for a dream

To make a fair wage
To escape from the cage
To find love and be brave
To be healthy in age

And one morning to wake
When I am long gone
Early and ready
With both brains and brawn

When boys become men
No one can say
Life ends too soon
Just enjoy every day