Jack Of Many Trades
Performer(s): Stompin' Tom Connors



Down in the Manpower office I was lookin' for work
When along comes a fellah in a big white shirt
He said "You'll have to state your occupation, Son"
He broke the lead of his pencil when I said "Which one?"

I'm the Jack of many trades
I took a hundred school grades
I wore out more axe blades
Hammers, picks and dolls teeth
I'm the Jack of many trades
I'm a master of 'em all

I'm a Fisherman, a Fireman, Repairman, a Cowboy
Roof Thatcher, Dog Catcher, Paymaster, Bellboy
Giant Killer, Diamond Driller, Pig Swiller, Milkman
Gas Pumper, Coal Dumper, Bounty Hunter, Bakerman
Surveyor, Bricklayer, Hockey Player, DeeJay
High Rigger, Grave Digger, Cotton Picker, Chess Player

I'm the Jack of many trades
I took a hundred school grades
I wore out more axe blades
Hammers, picks and dolls teeth
I'm the Jack of many trades
I'm a master of 'em all

I'm a Farmer, Snake Charmer, Doctor, a Lawyer
Muleskinner, Catskinner, Poker Player, Sawyer
Floor Sweeper, Meter Reader, Miner, Bum and Roamer
Moss Ligger, Ticker Tacker, Lumberjack, Astronomer
Blood Donor, Matador, Stevedore, Gunslinger
Pub Singer, Bell Ringer, Bookmaker, Dry Cleaner

I'm the Jack of many trades
I took a hundred school grades
I wore out more axe blades
Hammers, picks and dolls teeth
I'm the Jack of many trades
I'm a master of 'em all

I'm a Blacksmith, Junkman, Factory Worker, Lawman
Bus Driver, Cab Driver, Truck Driver, Weatherman
Squid Jigger, Babysitter, Carpenter, Psychiatrist
Body Man, Serviceman, Tailor, Archaeologist
Homemaker, Lawbreaker, Leaf Raker, Paperboy
A Busboy, a Water Boy, Black Boy, Loverboy

I'm the Jack of many trades
I took a hundred school grades
I wore out more axe blades
Hammers, picks and dolls teeth
I'm the Jack of many trades
I'm a master of 'em all

I'm an Oil Man, Train Man, a Garbage Collector
Mechanic, Professor, Teacher, Movie Director
Shoemaker, Cocainer, Bartender, Veterinary
Plumber, Tobacco Man, Barber and Plate Setter
Recorder, Salesman, Postman, Jailerman
Storeman, Butcher Man, Hydro Man, Potato Man

I'm the Jack of many trades
I took a hundred school grades
I wore out more axe blades
Hammers, picks and dolls teeth
I'm the Jack of many trades
I'm a master of 'em all

And if you have a job around, Sir
I'd be the man to call, Sir
I'd be the man to call