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Hammer in My Hand

from My Work Here Ain't Yet Done by Georgie Jessup

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HAMMER IN MY HAND While working three tiers up on scaffolding, and at seventy-six years of age, I told my
father, “Pop please don’t fall because the family will blame me for not being up there in your place.” I have a strong
aversion to heights. My father responded, “Georgie, if I die with a hammer in my hand, I’ll die happy”. Pretty much
every line in this song, he said to me from time to time throughout our life together.

lyrics

Hammer in My Hand
chorus:
“If I die with a hammer in my hand I’ll die happy.
A little hard work never hurt an honest man. “
That’s what my father said.
I wish that I could be a little more like he was.
But he would always say,
“Live the life that God gives today and put a hammer in my hand.”

verse:
If a jobs worth doing then do it right.
Stick to a plan and don't lose sight.
You build it up, on solid ground.
Build it strong so it won't fall down

“ If I die with a Hammer in my hand I'll die happy.”

verse:
Hammer a nail it'll keep good time.
Hold on to your tools you'll be just fine.
You sing your songs. We work our hands.
You keep the beat. I've got the plans.

“If I die with a hammer in my hand I’ll die happy.
A little hard work never hurt an honest man. “
That’s what my father said.*

*Solo for rest of chorus music

When your day is done and its time to play
Just save some money for a hard rain day.
Have some fun. Keep your vision strong.
Stay true to your heart. Let your worries be gone!

chorus:
“If I die with a hammer in my hand I’ll die happy.
A little hard work never hurt an honest man. “
That’s what my father said.
I wish that I could be a little more like he was.
But he would always say,
“Live the life that God gives today and put a hammer in my hand.”
Outro:
“Keep the beat I've got the plan”
“Let your worries be gone”
“Live the life that God gives”
“Put a hammer in my hand”

Words and music by Georgie Jessup Mauler ©2020 winkte music/ascap

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from My Work Here Ain't Yet Done, track released January 18, 2021
go to GeorgieJessup.com/My-Work-Here-Aint-Yet-Done for lyrics and additional info.

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Georgie Jessup Jessup, Maryland

Old school country to Memphis R&B influences her music placing it in the Americana genre, outspoken for animal rights, Native American issues, transgender rights and environmental sanity. “Georgie sings from the heart, like a rare flower in a wilderness. She speaks to us about the deepest issues. Issues that all of us should care about, but so many of us pretend don’t affect us.” ~ Candye Kane ... more

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