chop wood carry water

chop wood
carry water
make sure you're doing
what you oughta
life is so much easier
when you have some chores to do
eat with spoon
cut with knife
little things
make up a life
you got to keep on going
till it's through

chop wood
carry water
never spend
your last hard-earned dollar
life is so much easier
when you begin to understand
that actions, not words
it what really counts
whether in large
or small amounts
you got to keep on going
while you can

          carry water
          chop wood
          do everything
          you know you should
          be yourself
          each step along the way
          chop wood
          carry water
          I know you're thinking
          it's a bother
          but you know
          and I know
          you will be okay