Lyrics: Smith/Dixon
Music: Smith/Dixon
This was sung regularly by Pigpen with the Dead during the 60's and early 70's.
It was revived a few times by Bob Weir with the Dead during the 80's.
He also played it a few times with Kingfish in the mid-70's,
and more recently with Ratdog.
Phil Lesh also plays it with Phil & Friends.
ChorusNotes
Big boss man, can't you hear me when I call
Big boss man, can't you hear me when I call
Well you ain't so big, you just tall that's just about all
Now you got me workin', boss man
Workin' round the clock
I want a little shot of whiskey (note a)
But you sure don't let me stop
[chorus]
I'm gonna get me a boss man
One 'bout to treat me right
I work hard in the morning
Sure get stoned at night (note b)
[chorus]