She Works Hard for the Money

She works hard for the money

So hard for it, honey

She works hard for the money

So you better treat her rightShe works hard for the money

So hard for it, honey

She works hard for the money

So you better treat her rightOnetta there in the corner stand

And she wonders where she is

And it's strange to her

Some people seem to have everythingNine a.m. on the hour hand

And she's waiting for the bell

And she's looking real pretty

Just wait for her clienteleShe works hard for the money

So hard for it, honey

She works hard for the money

So you better treat her rightShe works hard for the money

So hard for it, honey

She works hard for the money

So you better treat her rightTwenty-eight years have come and gone

And she's seen a lot of tears

Of the ones who come in

They really seem to need her thereIt's a sacrifice working day to day

For little money, just tips for pay

But it's worth it all

Just to hear them say that they careShe works hard for the money

So hard for it, honey

She works hard for the money

So you better treat her rightAlready knows

She's seen her bad times

Already knows

These are the good timesNever sell out

She never will

Not for a dollar bill

She works hardShe works hard for the money

So hard for it, honey

She works hard for the money

So you better treat her rightHard for the money

So hard for it, honey

She works hard for the money

So you better treat her right, alrightShe works hard for the money

So hard for it, honey

She works hard for the money

So you better treat her rightShe works hard for the money

So hard for it, honey

She works so hard for the money

So you better treat her right, alrightShe works hard for the money

So hard for it, honey

She works hard for the money

So you better treat her right