In the north woods there's a lumberjack
In a lumber camp with a sharpened ax
And when the weather turns
With a union suit and prayer
He works through the winter
Adding layer after layer
Shantyman, shantyman
Shiver no more
Add another long john to your core
Shantyman, shantyman
Sweating inside
Peel another long john from your hide
In the north woods there's a lumberjack
In a lumber camp with a sharpened ax
And when the river thaws
With a union suit and prayer
He heats a tub of water
And removes the final layer