He hits the alarm at six each morning
Gets up for work with his mouth still yawning
Leaves his wife to sleep the day alone
As he rides the train
He thinks of the pay he brings home
Day after day

By ten o'clock, it’s time for tea break
His cup in his hand, he plans the escape
A simple note could always break the news
Lines of thought get lost
As he thinks of the work he must do

And he only wants a good life
She wants to be a good wife
Scotch and rye
Help them through the hard times
They only need it 'cause they feel so alone
So alone

Five o'clock, it’s time for leavin'
Runs for the train, his mind still schemin'
Could she stand to face her life alone?
He hesitates, but once again
He's on his way home

And he only wants a good life
She wants to be a good wife
Scotch and rye
Help them through the hard times
They only need it 'cause they feel so alone
So alone

He only wants a good life
She wants to be a good wife
Scotch and rye
Help them through the hard times
They only need it 'cause they feel so alone

He only wants a good life
She wants to be a good wife
Helps him through the hard times
Because he feels so alone

He
And she
They only want the good life
The good life, the good life, the good life
They only want the good life