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First Steps


Push that broom

mop that floor

do whats told

or don't work here anymore

 

make that  sale

with each rule obeyed 

slip up once

its the last time you get paid

 

show up on time

dont have a crew neck

wear the uniform right

or you don't get a check

 

day by day

put in your hours

work past the sweat

then hit the showers

 

This is the first step

And it will be hard

but thats what it takes

to fill the bank card

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