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5 O'Clock Quittin' Time

by Dave Lebental

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Get a cold beverage and share a smile as Dave recounts the soul sucking jobs he worked as a young man.

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Got my 1st job, when I was 15, working on Keller’s farm
digging a ditch and driving a fork in the heat of the summertime
you get up early, stay out late, a lookin’ for something fine
Hanging my head, I was almost dead, aint it just about quitting time?
5 O’Clock a quittin’ time
they poured me a coldie I was feelin’ fine
I was outta school, needed some cash - started working at the burger stand
Manager Mike, that old son of bitch, had served in Viet Nam
A ridin’ my ass, bustin’ my chops, “boy you better toe the line”
Hanging my head I was almost dead, aint it just about quitting time?
5 O’Clock a quittin’ time , they poured me a coldie I was feelin fine
Hey- buy me a round, my job’s a getting me down
Then I took a job as a service rep at the local hardware store
Cleaning the windows, stocking the shelves, yeah, but mostly it was a bore
I worked the checkout counter, swept up the floors, listened to the customer’s whine
Hanging my head I was almost dead, aint it just about quitting time?
5 O’Clock a quittin’ time , they poured me a double I was feelin fine
Hey- I got this round, my job’s a getting me down
I love my wife, my dogs, my kids, but this job I just cant stand
Texting, cell phone, e-mail repeatedly, everyone wants it “right now immediately”
Eatin’ in my chair, pullin’ out my hair, trying meet another deadline
Hanging my head I’m almost dead, aint it just about quitting time?
5 O’Clock a quittin’ time , pour me a coldie I’ll be feelin fine
Hey - buy me a round, my job’s a getting me down
Yeah- I think it’s my round, my job’s a getting me down
This job’s a getting me down, my job’s a getting me…. down

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released May 11, 2023
Musicians:
Dave Lebental: Lead Vocal, Harmony Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Dobro, Bass, Piano, Harmonica

Tim Freund: Drums

Written by: Dave Lebental
Published by Pinch Hit Music (ASCAP)
© Pinch Hit Records 2023
Produced & Engineered by Dave Lebental
Recorded: Leopard Lounge Studio
Mixed by Dave Lebental & Brian Gross
Mastered: Alex DeYoung
Album Design: Douglas M & Lebby
Publishing Administration: Songtrust

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Dave Lebental Los Angeles, California

I’m a California recording artist who writes, produces releases original Soft Rock, Country & Blues.
For anyone who doesn't know me, my last name is pronounced "leb-in-tall". As a recording artist, I'm trying to create an "original twist" on the familiar; both in sound & lyric. Learn more about me including upcoming live & streaming shows at dlmusic.us. ... more

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