Chris Janson Releases Working Man's Anthem 'Put Me Back to Work'
By Lauryn Snapp
April 17, 2020
In light of the coronavirus pandemic that is spreading throughout our country, Chris Janson posted a new song to social media. Entitled, "Put Me Back To Work," this is the working man's anthem that will resound with everyone. that will resound with everyone.
The "Good Vibes" singer took to Instagram and performed a stripped-down arrangement from home in the video, accompanying himself on acoustic guitar and wearing a camo ball cap and black shirt. He shared the video on clip with the caption, "Woke up with this on my heart & wrote this song. Thanks for listening."
Listen below.
"Put Me Back To Work" is a reflection of the effects of COVID-19 and what it is costing the U.S. economy and the impact that it is having on everyday Americans who are simply trying to get by.
"Trucks still gotta drive / People still gotta thrive / Open up the doors and fill the seats / 'Cause people still gotta eat / Put me back to work / It's been too damn long, enough / Six pounds down from lack of food / Why don't ya try walking in those shoes / Put my boots back in the dirt / Put my hands back on the wheel / Take away the hurt / Put me back to work."
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