Written by Fagen & Becker. Sung by David Palmer. Certainly still a fan favourite from their debut album. Enjoy the full album here: [ Ссылка ] I am not monetized. Please like & subscribe 💖
David Palmer – lead vocals.
Donald Fagen – piano, Wurlitzer electric piano, Yamaha YC-30 organ, and backup vocals.
Denny Dias – acoustic guitar.
Jeff Baxter – electric guitar.
Walter Becker – bass guitar, backup vocals.
Jim Hodder – drums, backup vocals.
Jerome Richardson – tenor saxophone.
Snooky Young – flugelhorn.
Lyrics:
Times are hard
You're afraid to pay the fee
So you find yourself somebody
Who can do the job for free
When you need a bit of lovin'
'Cause your man is out of town
That's the time you get me runnin'
And you know I'll be around
I'm a fool to do your dirty work
Oh yeah
I don't wanna do your dirty work
No more
I'm a fool to do your dirty work
Oh yeah
Light the candle
Put the lock upon the door
You have sent the maid home early
Like a thousand times before
Like the castle in its corner
In a medieval game
I foresee terrible trouble
And I stay here just the same
I'm a fool to do your dirty work
Oh yeah
I don't wanna do your dirty work
No more
I'm a fool to do your dirty work
Oh yeah
I'm a fool to do your dirty work
Oh yeah
I don't wanna do your dirty work
No more
I'm a fool to do your dirty work
Oh yeah
I don't wanna do your dirty work
No more
I'm a fool to do your dirty work
Oh yeah
Songwriters: Donald Fagen / Walter Carl Becker
Dirty Work lyrics © Royalty Network, Universal Music Publishing Group
