Melissa Manchester - For The Working Girl Lyrics






I work in the chorus doing three shows a night
Wearing fishnets and feathers under blinding white lights
I've served shorts to hard hats who had booze on their lips
Been fondled and leered at for an occasional tip
And it don't get no better, but it can't get no worse
For the working girl's world is the size of her purse

From Detroit to Des Moines it's the same ugly scene
I'm a cog, you're a wheel
He's a king, she's a queen
From the smokestacks to the meat racks
When you're eyelined and curled
There's a lot to be said for the working girl

Sweating for sweet water just to run through your hands
Six kids in Cleveland for one wedding band
Tied up to a mill loom for the minimum wage
A nest egg's a daydream that never gets laid
And it don't get no brighter, but it's clearer to see
There ain't no working girls like the ones on T.V.

From Detroit to Des Moines it's the same ugly scene
I'm a cog, you're a wheel
He's a king, she's a queen
From the smokestacks to the meat racks
When you're eyelined and curled
There's a lot to be said for the working girl





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  1. d.... w....

    lol i can not believe i ran across this song - i did it for ms. downtowner (in drag) - and i won - this sure takes me back in time and puts a major smile on my face - the word to this song is so real and her voice is so awesome - wish there were some like her today - ty jay for this trip down memory lane

    d.... w....

    dream warrior . Thank you for your comments! I bet you were great!

    d.... w....

    thanxz i thought i was :) but those wonderful days are now just memories - i toast to this song and you jay - hope all your dreams comes true

    d.... w....

    thanxz i thought i was :) but those wonderful days are now just memories - i toast to this song and you jay - hope all your dreams comes true

  2. l.... ....

    KARAOKE VERSION PLEASE... I LOVE THIS SONG A LOT..............

  3. f.... ....

    Where was this clip taken from?

    f.... ....

    Bob hope special

    f.... ....

    +Jay Fehan Thanks!

  4. l.... ....

    I love this song so much... I just hope there is a karaoke version...

  5. J.... G....

    One of her very best songs!!! Beautifully written and highly dramatic.

  6. A.... ....

    love love love love love.....and her voice is always amazing....

  7. C.... F....

    Love this great song and her hot hairstyle!!

  8. P.... ....

    I love the run when she sings "Des Moines" -- MM is one of the greats

  9. L.... ....

    She works hard for the money...

  10. J.... F....

    @LionheartVegas Glad you like it..thanks for your feedback

  11. L.... ....

    Wow, I had never seen this one. I'm not sure how you found it, but thanks for posting it! Great performance.

  12. b.... ....

    Love love love

  13. J.... C....

    Love this!
    Spongeworthy, what is this from? Is it a promotional video for the album?
    How did you find it? Melissa looks and sounds incredible!!!!
    Awesome!!!
    Thanks so much for sharing.
    Cheers,
    James